Panthers Prepare for Final District Push After Orangefield Matchup

By Sharisa Nelson, Sports Reporter

The Anahuac Panthers traveled to Orangefield on Thursday, October 22^nd to take on the Orangefield Bobcats in district matchup and fell short 14-49.

Panthers Show Offensive Production Against Orangefield

Anahuac recorded 262 yards of total offense against Orangefield, combining 148 rushing yards with 114 passing yards. The Panthers totaled 41 rushing attempts and completed seven of 11 passes while producing one rushing touchdown and one passing touchdown.

On the ground, RB #0 Jaytwan Dowdye led the listed rushing contributors with 64 yards on 14 carries, including a long run of 16 yards. RB #4 Darius Richardson added 60 yards on 11 carries, with a long run of 21 yards and a rushing touchdown. RB #32 Jayden Richardson contributed 22 yards on four carries, while RB #3 Treyson Richardson added seven yards on four attempts.

Through the air, QB #7 Braydon Sutch completed six of 10 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown, with a long completion of 40 yards. QB #16 Scott Mathes completed his lone pass attempt for three yards.

The Panthers recorded seven receptions for 114 yards. WR #2 Darion Williams led the receiving effort with three catches for 63 yards, including a long reception of 30 yards. WR #10 Carter Rivon added a 40-yard reception and a receiving touchdown, while #3 Treyson Richardson caught a nine-yard pass and #4 Darius Richardson recorded two receptions for two yards.

Anahuac finished the game with one fumble, which was lost, and did not throw an interception.

District Standings and Upcoming Schedule

With a 4-1 district record, Anahuac holds second place in Region III, District 10, and a 5-4 overall record heading into the final scheduled district matchup.

The Panthers will use their October 29 bye week before welcoming the Coldspring-Oakhurst Trojans to Anahuac on Thursday, November 5. The 7:00pm kickoff provides the Panthers another opportunity to compete in district play as the regular season approaches its conclusion.