The Bells Panthers will take on the Blue Ridge Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Bells was handed a heart-breaking three-point loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Howe on Friday. The Panthers really took it to the Bulldogs for the full four quarters, racking up a 42-13 victory. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Bells' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Easton Hartline, who rushed for 63 yards and one score.
Another reason for the win was Bells' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Leading the way was Caden King with two.
Meanwhile, Blue Ridge hadn't done well against Leonard recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Blue Ridge managed a 32-27 win over Leonard. The score was all tied up 13-13 at the break, but Blue Ridge was the better team in the second half.
Bells' victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-5. As for Blue Ridge, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Things could have been worse for Bells, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 33-15 loss to Blue Ridge when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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