Pekin’ Panthers Dominate 43-14 — Eyeing Earlham in a Heavyweight Playoff Battle

Coach Weber recaps a 43-14 win over Columbus Junction that capped an 8-0 regular season and previews a tough first-round playoff matchup with Earlham. The Panthers showed a balanced attack (170 rushing yards), a bounce-back performance from QB Randy Smith, and a game-changing return threat in Elijah Brock.

The coach highlighted the team’s resilience after overcoming turnovers earlier in the season, strong special-teams play, and key playmakers like Henry Adam and Nolan. He expects a close, physical matchup against a big, single-wing-style Earlham team and says discipline in all three phases will decide the game.