The Foyil Panthers will head out on the road to challenge the Arkoma Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Foyil will be strutting in after a win while Arkoma will be coming in after a defeat.
Foyil took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They blew past Cave Springs 48-0. That looming 48-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Panthers yet this season.
Meanwhile, Arkoma fell victim to Wilson-Henryetta and their airtight defense on Thursday. They had to suffer through a 46-0 loss at the hands of the Tigers. The game marked the first time this season in which the Mustangs were not able to get on the board.
Foyil's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-2. Those home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 14.0 points on average over those games. As for Arkoma, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Foyil took their victory against Arkoma in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 by a conclusive 21-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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