Panthers fall for the first time at home

On November 11, 2017, our Football Panthers fell to Los Medanos 19-14 in the last home game of the season. It was the first loss at home. The Panthers finished the season 5-5 overall record. From the start both teams played stellar defense and butted heads, as they fought for each inch of ground. By the end of the first quarter the Panthers and Mustangs were scoreless. It wasn't until Hartnell got things going and scored a 23-yard touchdown reception to (#1) J’uan Campbell in the start of the second quarter to put them up 7-0. The Mustangs would then get the ball back, and produce their own drive that would result in a 1-yard touchdown run, to bring the score to 7-7 with under 10 minutes left in the second quarter. The Panthers didn't answer right away but exploded with under 7 minutes left in the half for a 52-yard touchdown pass by quarterback (#11) Devon Daich to running back (#12) Keishawn Robinson to put them back up 14-7. Heading into the break, the Panthers were up by a touchdown and seemed to be in control of the game. The Panthers defense held the Mustangs for the most part of the third quarter, playing at a high level. Players such as: (#17) Alexis Ramos would record 17 tackles and (#32) Erick Delgadillo would also produce 9 tackles. Unfortunately, with under 6 minutes left in the third quarter, the Mustangs scored a touchdown after their quarterback scrambled for 3 yards and gained ground on the Panthers, bringing the score to 14-13 after a failed two-point attempt. The Panthers offense, that had clicked in the first half, wasn't able to produce any momentum and failed to create some distance between itself and the Mustangs. Los Medanos still had enough left in them to march down the field with under 8 minutes left in the fourth quarter and score on a 7-yard reception to give them the lead at 19-14, after another failed two-point conversion. Hartnell would get the ball back but would not be able to form a drive. We wish all the best for our sophomores leaving the Hartnell football program as well the freshman returning next year. Go Panthers!!