Sterlington football takes the first step with Franklin Parish victory
Sterlington's title defense was once again on full display with a come-from-behind victory at Franklin Parish.
The Sterlington Panthers claimed their maiden victory in a 42-30 win against the top-10 Franklin Parish team in their debut D-II nonselect game, taking an important first step in their quest for a three-peat. Quarterback Trey Martin, a senior and LSU commitment, showcased his talents with a four-touchdown performance, while junior DJ Neal also made significant contributions.
Franklin Parish had a chance to clinch the game in regulation, but a crucial pick-six interception by junior Keenen Green sealed the Panthers' success. The Panthers' offensive prowess was highlighted with a 70-yard catch-and-run touchdown by Breen finding Downs, and Burch scoring later in the first half on an end-around. Devyn Downs, a senior who committed to LSU, praised the Panthers' offensive line, stating, "You can just keep going down the list...
Our O-line played their butts off. So we just competed and matched up well against them." Senior JRob Breen echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the team's mentality, "It's just 1-0. That's all you can ask for. We've got guys that have that mentality all year. Each week, we're going to treat it as we're 0-0 and we've got to get that first win."
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