After a string of five wins, Paschal's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They took a 39-31 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Saginaw Rough Riders. Despite 98 more yards than the Rough Riders, the Panthers couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Paschal lost, don't look at Jashaun Thomas. Despite the final result, he rushed for 107 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. That's the most rushing yards Thomas has posted since back in October of 2023. Another player making a difference was Marquez Dean, who rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown.
Even though they lost, Paschal was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 347 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Paschal didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Noah Dillon and Luke Jowers. Another thorn in Saginaw's side was Dylan Williams, who picked up two sacks and made six total tackles.
Saginaw's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Roman Morales led the charge by throwing for 235 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 54 yards. Aidan Collier was in the mix as well, providing Saginaw with two touchdowns.
Paschal's loss dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Saginaw, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Paschal didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 30-28 win against Wyatt on the 24th. Saginaw has also already played their next match, a 29-18 victory against North Side on the 25th.
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