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-and NOW from our SPORTS DESK - Athletic Director Mike Papenberg reports:   

Good Monday Morning,

This is our  FIRST weekly recap of the new school year and fall sports season.  

The Boys Soccer Team had a big opening week blowing out division favorites Florence High School on Wednesday, 5-0.  Joe Russell scored twice and Chris McCarron, Reed Wells and Christian Garrison all added goals for the Panthers.  John Liebe made 4 saves to earn the shutout in net.  The Panthers then beat Pemberton High School on Saturday, 6-0.  Joe Russell led the attack with 3 goals while Chris McCarron, Zach Warnock and Reed Wells all scored as well with Matteo Gravano adding  2 assists.  John Liebe and David Ward each made 2 saves to register the shutout for the Panthers.  The 2-0 Boys Tea, will take on Maple Shade High School today/Monday at 3:45PM at our own, Matt Curtis Stadium. 

The Girls Soccer Team also had a big opening week, going 2-1.  The Lady Panthers defeated Florence High School on Friday, 3-1.  Lauren Gilmore scored 2 goals and Maura Russell added a goal and an assist.  Maeve O’Connell made 6 saves in goal to earn the win.  The girls then turned around and beat Our Lady of Mercy Academy on Saturday, 3-1.  Elizabeth McCarron, Maura Russell and Julia Ostroff all scored for the Panthers.  Maeve O’Connell made 11 saves in goal for the Panthers to earn the win.  The 2-1 Lady Panthers will travel to Burlington City today/Monday for a 3:45PM kickoff.

The Football Team lost to Glassboro High School, 40-22, last Thursday night.  The loss dropped their record to 0-2 on the season.  Kwinten Ives rushed for a touchdown and caught 2 touchdown passes while accumulating over 200 all-purpose yards.  Quarterback Damon Bailey threw 3 touchdown passes with 2 going to Ives and 1 going to Sadiq Cook.  The Panthers will travel to Bordentown this Friday for their next game at 7PM.

The Girls Tennis Team opened up their season with a 1-1 week.  The girls defeated Willingboro High School 5-0 on Wednesday.  Naomi Caban, Erika Sarmiento and Kiyomi Okazaki all won their singles matches.  The doubles teams of Olivia Ottenbreit/Fiona Hennigan and Gabriella Gillespie/Shea O’Connell all won their doubles matches.  The girls will return to the courts at Legion for a match against Holy Cross today/ Monday at 3:45PM.

The Cross Country and Middle School Soccer teams will open up their seasons this week.  Good Luck to everyone! Come out and support your student-athletes!

Everyone Stay Safe!!!  #GOPANTHERS!  for schedules & other information find us on PalmyraSchools.com