CANTON DOWNS SEVENTH GRADE
By Keith Hill Bullard Banner News

-- Bullard Banner photo by Keith Hill From right, Panthers quarterback Clint Taylor, injured quarterback Chandler Clark, and Kyle Hill leaving the field to the applause and cheers of Panther's mascot Kylee Nichols and the entire cheerleading squad.

It's the time of year that every young man dreads, the end of football season.

The 7th grade Panthers played their final game on Thursday at Panther stadium, soon to be re-named middle school stadium.

The 7th grade B-Team played to a 0-0 tie.

Standouts were Colton Mebane and Cody Goode.

The 7th grade A-Team dropped to 4-1 in district play as the Canton Eagles beat the Panthers 30-22.

Houston Alexander scored two touchdowns and threw for a another to Salvatore Giuliano.

Britt Thomas and Colton Mebane caught passes from Clint Taylor for the 2-point conversions.

Now that the helmets and shoulder pads are turned in and the cleats are put away, it's time to close the book on a great season.

The Panthers earned a 6- 2 overall record and are in a three way tie for first with a 4-1 district record. Standouts this week were the entire BMS coaching staff, Donnie Lee, Health Fults, Clint Sadler and Ryan Tomlin for having these fine young men ready to play each and every week.

I am thankful for this group of coaches that put so much of themselves into this program and more importantly our young men.