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Aiden Gallagher
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Game Summary:
Following a tight battle the Admirals moved to 2-0 while the Panthers dropped to 1-1. The Panthers were in control most of the game, but a late surge from the Admirals got them over the line. Junior RB Connor Wheeler opened the scoring with a 75-yard TD run giving Powell an early 7-0 lead. The two teams then had a fumble recovery each with Farrgut botching a handoff, and Powell fumbling inside the Admirals' 30. The two sides then slowed down on offense trading punts. QB Deuce Rodgers then threw a long-range bomb to Junior WR Dylan Stooksbury giving the Panthers a 14-0 lead. Farragut proceeded to march their way down the field, getting the ball to the Panthers' goalline. Farragut RB Troy Lockhart would score for the Admirals making it a 14-7 game going into halftime. To begin the second half Admiral RB Wyatt Drummy would have an electric 40 yd run tying the game 14-14. Powell would answer back with a power run of their own. Panther RB Connor Wheeler took a 68-yard run to the house, giving the Panthers a 21-14 lead. The Admirals scored another TD, however, the PAT would get blocked leaving the Panthers with a 21-20 lead. The Panthers' offense stalled once again, forcing them to give the Admirals the ball with under 3 minutes to go. The Panthers' defense held and put the Admirals into a 4th and 17 situation with under 20 seconds to go. The Admirals would score a game-winning touchdown pass, and score a two-point conversion, winning the game 28-21.
Biggest Storylines:
Powell:
Panthers RB Connor Wheeler continues to show why he is going to be an All-State level RB, getting 8 touches for 166 yards and 2 TDs.
Farragut:
The Admirals proved that they can run the ball with their senior RB duo, rushing through the Panthers' defense all night long.
Next Game:
Powell:
The Panthers will travel to Blankenship field on August 31st (tonight) to take on the 1-0 Oak Ridge Wildcats who are fresh off a 30-13 win over Jefferson County.
Farragut:
The Farragut Admirals will take on the 2-0 West Rebels inside Rebel Stadium on September 1st.
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