Late Comeback Bid Falls Short For Panthers

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A pass interference call followed by a late hit, both against Red Bud, put the Panthers in position for a 22-yard pass from Bryant Shute to Nathan Morton to cut the lead to four with a little over six minutes to play.

A bad snap on a punt attempt on the Musketeers' next possession gave the Panthers the ball on Red Bud 14-yard line, but the offense was unable to take advantage as Shute was intercepted on fourth-and-long.

Pinckneyville got another chance late, taking over at the Musketeers' 15-yard line with 36 seconds left in the game, but on second down Shute's pass was redirected at the line and intercepted to end the threat.

The Panthers (0-1) travel to West Frankfort in week two.

For more on Friday's game see Monday's edition of the Du Quoin Evening Call.

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