Panthers edge Northwest Christian

With both a receiving touchdown and a pick six, Marcell Colenberg stepped up for Peoria in a tight 21-16 win over Northwest Christian Oct. 24.

The Panthers were without star junior receiver Dontay Tyson Jr. for the second consecutive week, with Colenberg slotting in as wide receiver as well as cornerback.

“Any time I can get on that field, I like to stay on that field,” Colenberg said.

Improbably, the Panthers are 4-0 in the gauntlet that is the 4A Skyline Region, clinching the region title after starting the season 1-3.

Peoria (6-3, 4-0) quarterback Dominic Kramer threw for 54 yards and a touchdown while completing 3 of 8 attempts, while not being asked to do much as running backs Cristian Zarate and Javon Bell combined for 218 rushing yards and a to

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