The Navarro Panthers will square off against the Salado Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Navarro is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
Navarro made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Wimberley, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Panthers fell just short of the Texans by a score of 31-28 on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 547th, while the Texans are ranked 190th).
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Salado ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 29-28 photo finish over Lago Vista.
Navarro better keep an eye on Luke Bingham. He was instrumental in Salado's win, rushing for 162 yards. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Gabe Merriman, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Salado was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 224 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive contests.
Salado didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. Michael Edmondson led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Cade Fenoglio has been hot for a while, having also posted six or more total tackles the last nine times he's played.
Navarro's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Salado, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Navarro couldn't quite get it done against Salado in their previous matchup back in October of 2024 as they fell 28-21. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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