The Paradise Panthers and Malakoff Tigers are set to clash this Thursday at 7:00 p.m., promising a thrilling matchup between two teams powered by dominant rushing attacks. Paradise enters with an 11-game winning streak, while Malakoff boasts an unbeaten 14-0 record.

Paradise roared into this game following a decisive 33-15 victory over Shallowater, a performance that showcased their offensive firepower. Quarterback Ayden Winters was the star, rushing for a career-high 178 yards, passing for 142 yards, and completing three touchdowns through the air. Complementing his efforts, Elijah Jennings added two touchdowns, helping Paradise rack up 286 rushing yards.

On the other side, Malakoff crushed Liberty-Eylau 35-0 in a defensive masterclass. Senior Mike Jones led the Tigers’ offense with 154 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Jason Tennyson added 96 yards and two scores. Malakoff’s ground dominance is nothing new—Jones has consistently delivered over 100 rushing yards in recent games, fueling a Tigers squad averaging 280.7 rushing yards per contest.

The Tigers have been road warriors, winning 13 consecutive games away from home and outscoring opponents by an average of 34.7 points. Paradise, meanwhile, has leaned heavily on their own formidable rushing attack, averaging 220.3 yards per game.

With both teams excelling on the ground, Thursday’s matchup will likely be decided in the trenches. Will Paradise’s momentum and versatile playmaking keep their streak alive, or will Malakoff’s perfect season march on? The battle is set to unfold under the lights.