Panthers advance with win over Cascade

Jason Fite/Sports Writer

Barry Churchwell/Stats

Pete Noblin, Hulon Dunn/Photos

The Lewis County High School Panthers hosted the Cascade Champions in the first round to the TSSAA Football 2A State Playoffs on Friday night, November 4th. The Panthers (9-1, 5-0) were the #1 seed from Region 6-AA and the Champions (6-4, 2-3) were the #4 seed from Region 5-AA.

The Panther defense had a strong opening series as the Champions took the opening kickoff. After possession changed, the Panthers marched into Champion territory and Brycen McDonald hit Dyer Barnes on a 10-yard pass to the endzone. With the t...