PARMA, MI -- It came down to the last play.

Parma Western hosted Jackson in a season opening high school football game on Thursday, Aug. 28.

After leading 13-12 at halftime, Parma Western saw Jackson take the lead back early in the second half with a touchdown and two-point conversion.

Jackson led 20-13 before back-to-back Panther touchdowns flipped the script again.

Western held on for the 27-20 win as the Panthers kept the Vikings out of the end zone late in the fourth.

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