The Benton Panthers pummeled non-conference opponent Harding Academy last Friday night, Sept. 20, 63-21. The Panthers got off to a hot start, scoring on their first with a 42-yard touchdown pass to Elias Payne. After a series of punts, Harding Academy struck back with a 94-yard touchdown drive headed by Harding QB Owen Miller. Benton recovered the Wildcat onside kick and scored on the next drive with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Maddox Davis.