Paradise faces a familiar foe in the 3A Division I regional final, as the Panthers will rematch District 4-3AI rival Brock 7 p.m. This win feels amazing, and God is good.” “And on defense, I knew that if I could make a play it would give us a spark and give us the win.

I had a chip on my shoulder from last year when I threw four picks against Whitesboro, and I told myself that wouldn’t happen again,” Winters said. “At that moment, I just knew I had to take it home. PICKING UP YARDS - Paradise junior wide receiver/defensive back Ayden Winters finished with 136 total yards and two touchdowns, and made significant contributions on defense in the Panthers’ 36-14 third-round playoff win over Bushland last week. It’s really a crowning achievement for them, and we don’t want it to end here.” I’m really excited, but I’m pumped for this team - it’s a senior-led team that worked really hard since we had them in seventh grade. “One of the reasons I came down to Texas was to have the chance to coach in the playoffs in the best place to play high school football. “It’s awesome that we get this opportunity, and I’m really happy for both our team and the Paradise community,” Paradise coach Joe Koch said. The Panthers (12-1) earned the program’s first trip to the regional final with a 36-14 third-round victory over Bushland Nov.

MACK THWEATT/WCMESSENGERįor the first time in program history, the Paradise Panthers will put on their pads and step onto the gridiron to play football in December.

The Panthers (12-1) will rematch District 4-3AI rival Brock in the regional final 7 p.m. NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC.STILL RUNNING - Paradise senior running back Darren Loper races past Bushland defensive lineman Easton Fuentes in the Panthers’ 36-14 3A Division I regional semifinal win Nov. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated.

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