Staff Reports

WOODVILLE – The Woodville Panthers defeated Spring Garden for the first time on the football field and improved to 3-1 on the season Friday night by earning a 41-26 victory in Class 1A, Region 8 action.

The win snapped Woodville’s 13-game losing streak to No. 9 Spring Garden. It was also Woodville’s first victory over a ranked opponent.

Kaden Franklin and Jonah Sparks finished with four touchdowns apiece, with Franklin throwing for three and running for one. Sparks caught two touchdowns and ran for another pair.

Brady Ruark led Spring Garden (2-2, 1-1) with 154 yards on 29 carries. He was also 7-of-13 passing for 74 yards and a touchdown.

Ben Baker ran for 70 yards on 19 carries with two touchdowns. He also caught four passes for 47 yards and a score.

Bryant Williams ta

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