Poughkeepsie hasn't had much luck against Walter Panas recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Pioneers will look to defend their home field against the Panthers at 6:30 p.m.
Poughkeepsie's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Greeley on Friday. They came up short against the Quakers, falling 25-0.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Walter Panas ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out Tappan Zee 26-23.
Walter Panas' win came from a few key players Poughkeepsie will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jack Doherty, who rushed for 100 yards and three TDs. Those three rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. Declan Fleming was another key player, picking up 112 receiving yards and one score.
One reason for the win was Walter Panas' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Doherty and Johnathan Guglielmo, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Walter Panas now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Poughkeepsie, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Poughkeepsie was taken down by Walter Panas 57-12 when the teams last played back in September of 2024. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Pioneers were down 36-6.
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