Panthers vs. Panthers in
first round playoff action
Since the Franklin Panthers have made the playoffs in
seven out of the last eight seasons, there was a good chance that they
would be familiar with this years opponent. It turns out that
the Panthers first round playoff opponent was last years second round
opponent. The Morehead Panthers from Eden make their second
visit to the Panther Pit for a first round game on Friday night.
To make this trip from Eden requires a trip of approximately 5 hours
by bus. Eden is coming into the game with a four game win streak
and beat Rockingham Co. by a 31-15 score to clinch third place in the
Triad Conference. Morehead is led by running backs Demario
Hairston and Torez Spady who have combined for 2,364 yards and 23
touchdowns, and Ryan Lemons who had added 342 yards. QB Chris
Bray and favorite receiver Kashaun Johnson. Eden likes to
control the tempo by running the ball, and averages 296.2 yards and 54
rushes per game.
