<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3DVHTn_0vj8Nm6Z00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3DVHTn_0vj8Nm6Z00" width="1200" height="630" >With a 20-13 win over Russell County High, the Smiths Station High Lady Panthers evened their season record to 3-3, but more importantly, improved to 2-0 in Region 2 play. And the Lady Panthers seemed to have turned the corner on their offensive woes.“We did what we were supposed to do early. We punched them in the mouth and kept on the pressure. Now, we need to take what we did this week and build on it next week,” said Smiths Station Michael King. “I am proud of what these girls have achieved under difficult circumstances, trying to get in games against the weather.”Last Thursday was not one of the days the Lady Panthers had a difficult time with poor weather conditions. It was one of the most pleasant days to play a game and it came at an appropriate time — Senior Night. The team’s nine seniors were honored in a postgame ceremony.“I really want to say how appreciative I am for the dedication and hard work the seniors have put in to help establish our program over the past four years. I can’t say enough about what they have done for our program,” King said. “It has been a pleasure working with them while I have been the coach.”Smiths Station had one game scheduled this week after Citizen press time in Montgomery against JAG High yesterday as the Lady Panthers celebrated Homecoming.Last Thursday against the Russell County Lady Warriors, the Lady Panthers picked up their second region victory. Lady Panthers’ sophomore quarterback Brooke Norred completed 18 of 29 pass attempts for 216 yards with three of her passes going for touchdowns.Senior wide receiver Madison Gray caught seven passes for 67 yards with touchdown catches of 18 and one yards. Senior Emilee Long had the other touchdown reception for eight yards. Eighth grader Kamren Pace had an interception for the Lady Panthers’ defense.</div></body>

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Panthers win 20-13 on Senior Night clash

With a 20-13 win over Russell County High, the Smiths Station High Lady Panthers evened their season record to 3-3, but more importantly, improved to 2-0 in Region 2 play. And the Lady Panthers seemed to have turned the corner on their offensive woes. “We did what we were supposed...