Tonight’s matchup features the Panorama Panthers hosting the Earlham Cardinals. Both teams come in with identical 3-2 records, having faced similar opponents and experiencing losses by similar margins.

For the Cardinals, their top player to watch is Blake Reynolds, a junior quarterback. He has completed 38 out of 63 passes for 406 yards with 2 touchdowns. He’s also rushed for 44 yards and scored 1 touchdown. On the other side, the Panthers have Cayden VanMeer, a senior quarterback. He’s had 104 completions out of 171 attempts for an impressive 1234 yards and 8 touchdowns. He’s also rushed for 147 yards and scored 5 touchdowns.

In the rushing department, Caleb Smith stands out for the Cardinals with 88 attempts for 629 yards and 11 touchdowns. For the Panthers, Ryan Cogil, a senior, has carried the ball 109 times for 536 yards and 10 touchdowns. Additionally, Cogil has been a threat in the passing game with 35 receptions for 1 touchdown.

In terms of receiving yards, Jeret Petersen leads the Cardinals with 14 receptions for 133 yards and 1 touchdown. On the Panther’s side, Klayton Bremer has been a standout, with 49 receptions for 631 yards and 4 touchdowns.

When it comes to total tackles, Ryan Stiles, a senior for the Cardinals, has recorded 40.5 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 2 fumble recoveries, and 1 interception. While the Panthers have not provided specific stats for total tackles in the comparison, it’s clear that both teams have key players to keep an eye on. Both teams look to earn 4 wins this season.

Also tonight is a game where there will be Panora Fiber will be giving away free popcorn.