Southside is a perfect 3-0 against Sumter Central since September of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. Southside is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
It was a proper cat-fight when Southside duked it out with Hale County on Friday. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 36-14 margin over the Wildcats. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won five matchups by 22 points or more so far this season.
Kole Moody
| 08/28/25 @ Selma | 305 |
| 09/19/25 vs Greensboro | 356 |
| 09/05/25 vs Thomasville | 408 |
| 09/26/25 vs Keith | 411 |
| 09/12/25 @ Dallas County | 419 |
Southside found their leader in sophomore Kole Moody, who threw for 438 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.8 yards per attempt. Those 438 passing yards set a new season-high mark for Moody. Southside's leading receiver Cedrick Simmons was Moody's top target yet again, picking up 220 receiving yards.
Southside's run defense was locked in: Hale County could only muster 1.3 yards per carry. The Panthers didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 7.1.
Meanwhile, Sumter Central fell victim to Greensboro and their airtight defense on Friday. They took a hard 18-0 fall against the Raiders. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since September 6, 2019, but that streak is no more.
Sumter Central's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Southside, their victory bumped their record up to 6-0.
Everything came up roses for Southside against Sumter Central in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 55-0 win. Do the Panthers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Jaguars turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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