creekwood overcomes Panthers

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The Lewis County High School Football Panthers came home on the short end after a 17-6 loss at Creekwood Friday, August 30.

Defense ruled the first quarter as neither team was able to score.

The visiting Panthers were first on the scoreboard as Drew Ray crossed into the endzone on a 5 yard carry at 9:32 in the second to give Lewis County a 6-0 lead.

Creekwood would answer at the 3:52 mark on a 20 run. The point after kick gave the home team a 7-6 advantage.

The Red Hawks scored again with a 17 yard blocked punt return for score in the third quarter at...