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| 08/29/25 - Away | 40-10 W |
| 08/30/24 - Home | 22-35 L |
| 08/24/23 - Away | 28-48 L |
| 08/26/22 - Home | 15-12 W |
| 08/27/21 - Away | 24-26 L |
| + 5 more games |
Pelion hadn't beaten Columbia on the road since September 21, 2018 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Panthers blew past the Capitals 40-10. The Panthers pushed the score to 40-8 by the end of the third, a deficit the Capitals cut but never quite recovered from.
Pelion's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Daniel Adkins, who picked up 100 receiving yards and three TDs. Another passer making a difference was Alan Moore, who threw for 212 yards and five touchdowns.
Pelion didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jayden Fields and Hunter Rawl. Rawl got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Pelion has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 10 points this season. As for Columbia, their loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pelion will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Swansea at 7:30 p.m. on the 12th. As for Columbia, they will face off against North Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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