Frisco (7-2, 6-1) secured a 5A Division II playoff berth Thursday night with a convincing 35-10 victory over Frisco Panther Creek (6-3, 4-3) at the Ford Center at The Star. The Raccoons entered the matchup following a 28-24 win over Richland, while Panther Creek had defeated Independence 62-12.
Frisco’s defense wasted little time making its presence felt. Senior Slade Leaumont forced a fumble that Baron Barker recovered, setting up a 14-yard touchdown run by sophomore Kason Cowan.
After Panther Creek answered with a field goal, Frisco quarterback Brenden Bounds threw two second-quarter touchdown passes to give the Raccoons a commanding 21-3 halftime lead.
The Panthers showed some life in the third quarter when receiver Sukora Cooper connected with Willie Davis on a 38-yard trick-play touchdown pass. However, Frisco quickly responded with a six-yard touchdown run from Kam Anderson.
The night’s biggest defensive highlight came in the fourth quarter. With Panther Creek driving deep into Frisco territory, Antonio Reese intercepted a pass and returned it 96 yards for a touchdown. It was his second interception of the game, putting an exclamation point on Frisco’s fourth consecutive victory.
Frisco closes its regular season November 6 against Emerson, while Panther Creek visits Memorial on November 5 with a playoff berth potentially at stake.
Frisco Raccoons 35, Panther Creek Panthers 10, Final Score.
Photos by Das Mitchell
