Panthers earn first district win

The Varsity football team traveled to Beloit on Friday, Sept. 26 to open district play.

The Panthers, after playing quick defense, passed to slotback senior Kaid Schwenn as he took the first touchdown of the night.

The defensive line blocked and tackled through the teams’ next possession in the first quarter where fullback senior Blake Buresh pushed through the Trojans defensive line to get a touchdown.

In the second quarter, quarterback senior Colin Springer connected with senior cornerback Cleveland Corman for a 33 yard touchdown pass, while junior kicker Zane Shields sealed the extra point.

The Panthers continued to put up numbers and ended the game with a 40-22 win.

The team gained 397 rushing yards.

Defensively, sophomore linebacker Cooper Gower hauled in an interception on defense and senior Braxtyn Shields had four tackle assists.

The Panthers continue district play at home on Friday, Oct. 3 against Russell.