PBL Trounces Newton In Football Action

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Published on September 3 2023 11:25 am
Last Updated on September 3 2023 11:25 am
Written by Millie Lange

PAXTON -- Paxton-Buckley-Loda trounced Newton 55-8 in high school football action Friday.

The Panthers held a 14-8 lead after one quarter then had a 41 point run in the second quarter. Neither team scored in the second half.

Newton's Wade Wickham tallied the lone touchdown for the  Eagles and finished with 70 yards on the evening. He had five first downs.

Brayden Bergbower added the extra points.

Max Meinhart led offensively with 92 yards. He also completed 14 of 29 passes for 104 yards.

Leading the Eagles defensively were Cole Phillips with three solo tackles and two assists, Cole Elmore with two solo tackles and three assists and Meyer Tarr with two solo tackles and an assist.