Football: Lock-down defense guides Parkers Prairie past Lake Park-Audubon
Panthers scored 13 points off turnovers in the second half on Wednesday.
PARKERS PRAIRIE — A strong defensive effort was all the Parkers Prairie football team needed to close the regular season. The Panthers forced two second-half turnovers that led to 13 points in their 35-3 victory over Lake Park-Audubon at Panthers Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 15, running the team's winning streak to six games.
The defense allowed six points or less for the third time. Parkers Prairie’s ground game took center stage to start the game, as the backfield trio of Gavin Bosel, Isaac and Zach Ruckheim battled through contact in the Raiders’ front line for positive yardage.
Zach Ruckheim put Parkers Prairie on the board first with a two-yard touchdown run. Following the score, the defenses took over, as the Raiders forced a punt with eight minutes to go in the period following Brody Hanson stopping Bosel at midfield.
Author's summary: Parkers Prairie wins with strong defense.