Panthers to Face Wichita Carroll
Great Bend's football team, led by coach Erin Beck, is set to host Wichita Carroll in a second-round 5A playoff game at Memorial Stadium.
The Panthers are 9-0, while Wichita Carroll stands at 6-3. Coach Beck noted, "It's 5A West playoff time. We're at the point where we'll have to play four quarters. Our kids are fresh and ready to go."
"We're at the point where we'll have to play four quarters. Our kids are fresh and ready to go. The guys cranked it up in the weight room this week. They're getting stronger, which is a good sign."
Wichita Carroll has a 5-2 all-time advantage over Great Bend, but the Panthers did win their first meeting 42-28 in 2004 and also won 21-14 in 2006, which led to their lone trip to the 5A state football championship game.
- Wichita Carroll's record: 6-3
- Great Bend's record: 9-0
- Key player for Carroll: dual-threat quarterback John Corrigan
- Main backfield threat for Carroll: Cooper Herrman
Author's summary: Great Bend hosts Wichita Carroll in a 5A playoff game.