Dunbar streaks past Ponitz in 2nd half; Put 56 on the board

For about 20 solid minutes or for most of the 1st half, Ponitz went toe for toe, and actually had the lead vs Dunbar, much like last year;

    The Panthers showed they had the gameplan to play with the favored Wolverines. Star RB Jamil Freeman was doing work, & after a strong TD run by Ponitz late in the 2nd quarter, it looked as if we might have a upset on our hands, as the Panthers led 14-12.  The Panthers crowd was hype, and the sense of a Ponitz win was starting to look like a reality.

After that, Dunbar outscored Ponitz 44-21 in a blistering display of offense as they routed Ponitz 56-35.

Local and Ohio State Legend Keith Byars at the game

With City League legend Keith Byars watching the game, the Wolverines took it up a few notches.

  Jo Jo Scates, Keyshawn Jones & Tavion Thomas all scored, as the Wolverines put it all together in the 2nd half as Michigan committ Antwan Johnson led the Defense to some key stops early in the 3rd to take the game from a nail biter to a rout.

Dunbar moves to 2-0 while Ponitz  falls to 1-1.

Big Time Matchup on A Thursday; Ponitz, Dunbar Intriguing Week 2 Matchup

 After the Ponitz Panthers dismantled its first opponent, this weeks Panthers vs Dunbar Wolverines Week 2 matchup looks a lot better as they will battle tonight @ Welcome Stadium (7pm)

Who wins pivotal city league battle?
(PHOTO courtesy of Footballu4u.com)

Add the fact that the Wolverines was able to pull out the comeback victory, and now you have two teams who could be playing for a lot more than just a 2-0 record early in the season, as the Panthers take on the Wolverines at Welcome Stadium.

    Now while Dunbar was figured to be a favor for playoff contender, ponitz was looked at possibly being a year away.

    However with the great coaching staff and the seniors stepping up, we could be in for a heck of a game.


Keys to victory for Ponitz

Ponitz must set the tempo in the game...The Panthers was able to dictate the tempo in the first game with their misdirection offense and big play ability.....They need to be able to set the tone against a team that they haven't had success with....Must get the running game going.....Must get pressure with D Line & win line of scrimmage....Have to stop big play ability of Wolverines.


Keys to victory for Dunbar: 

Dunbar must execute the little things early and often....They have to get their key offensive players in the game....Must play good defense like in Week 1..... Have to get passing game going.....Must win key "big play" total vs Ponitz.



As some of the senior Panthers stated at Dayton HS Sports TV/ Radio Show, the Wolverines are the team they want to get some "Getback" on;

Are Panthers ready to get Revenge" on the Wolverines?

Should be a very nice matchup indeed.