After losing to Lightridge the last time they met, Potomac Falls decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Panthers managed a 26-20 victory over the Bolts on Friday.
Matthew Welch
| 09/19/25 @ Lightridge | 88 |
| 08/28/25 @ Dominion | 64 |
| 09/12/25 @ Tuscarora | 51 |
| 09/05/25 vs Independence | 3 |
| 10/04/24 vs Dominion | 1 |
Potomac Falls' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Matthew Welch led the charge by rushing for 88 yards and one score. Those 88 rushing yards gave Welch a new career-high.
Potomac Falls' run defense was locked in: Lightridge could only muster 1.9 yards per carry. The Panthers' ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.3.
Potomac Falls' win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Lightridge, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Looking ahead, Potomac Falls will be playing at home against Loudoun Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' defense better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 36.8 points per game this season. As for Lightridge, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Freedom at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.
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