WICKSBURG – Wicksburg did a little bit of everything in putting away Houston Academy 36-17 on Friday night.

The Panthers got two touchdowns off passes – including one on the first play from scrimmage – added two rushing scores, a safety and an interception return for a touchdown during the home victory.

On top of that, the Wicksburg defense played havoc in the Houston Academy backfield at times with big sacks.

The solid win improved Wicksburg to 3-2 overall and 2-1 in Class 3A, Region 2 play, while Houston Academy is also 3-2 overall, but fell to 1-2 in the region.

Getting some revenge

Before Friday, Houston Academy had won three straight over Wicksburg, including taking a 66-22 win a year ago.

“I’m proud of my guys,” Wicksburg coach Josh Cox said. “Everybody says we can’t beat HA, b

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