Panther junior and varsity lose in games against Van
By Kelly Griffith news@bullardnews.com

-- Bullard Banner photo by Kelly Griffth The junior varsity Panthers take down the Vandal just feet shy of the end zone to keep Van from scoring in Thursday evening's game.

The junior varsity Panthers were defeated Thursday night by Van 24-0.

The first quarter passed with neither team scoring and each presenting a good defense.

"Van used a variety of ground and pound and spread offenses to put up 24 points," said Coach Ronnie Dent.

Bullard was led offensively by Dejuan Shelton and Preston Seaton-Knox.

Defensively the Panthers were led by Dejuan Shelton with two interceptions as well as strong efforts by Shaquille Marable, Dalton Simonek and Preston Seaton-Knox.

The varsity Panthers traveled to Van the following night and were defeated 14-17.

Charlie Moore led passing by completing 7 of his 15 attempts to gain 141 yards.

DeQuan Granberry led rushing with 71 yards gained on 12 carries.

Granberry also added a touch down for the Panthers.

Geoff Dick followed with 7 carries for 33 yards; Daniel Howard added 25 yards on 6 carries as well as Bullard's other touch down.

Chad Hollie led receiving for the night with 3 catches for 89 yards.

Lance Anding followed with 4 catches to gain 52 yards.

The junior varsity Panthers will travel to Chapel Hill Thursday to play at 6:30.

The varsity boys will play Chapel Hill Friday beginning at 7:30 in Panther Stadium.