Bells gave up the first points on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They snuck past the Cooper Bulldogs with an 18-14 victory. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Bells' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bryson Thompson, who rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Bells was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 247 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 187 rushing yards in 15 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
The victory got Bells back to even at 2-2. As for Cooper, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bells will welcome Gunter at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Cooper, they will face off against Pewitt at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pewitt has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 126 points over their last three matches.
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