Panthers remain unbeaten with win over Warriors

KEOSAUQUA, Iowa (KYOU) - Pekin pulled away from Van Buren County Thursday night, earning a 55-14 win over the Warriors.

The Panthers jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter before Van Buren County answered with two touchdowns in the second quarter.

Will Cocherell connected with Cree Kite on both scores, but Pekin still led 28-14 at halftime.

The Panthers took control in the third, scoring on their opening drive of the second half. Zandrik Allison finished with more than 100 rushing yards and added a touchdown, while Pekin continued to find success on the ground.

Pekin led 48-14 after three quarters before Ethan Porter added a three-yard touchdown run in the fourth.