SHAWNEE — Putnam City North’s second half comeback fell short in a 32-19 loss to 5A Shawnee Friday (Sept. 5) to open the 2025 season.
The Panthers were held scoreless in the first half as the Wolves built a 19-0 lead at halftime. North responded in the second half with three touchdown passes from senior Mason Jones.
Senior Terry Wilson, Jr. caught a screen pass from Jones and sprinted 15 yards through defenders for North’s first score with 6:31 left in the third quarter.
In the fourth quarter, Jones connected with junior Charlie Bowie to cut the deficit to six points, 19-13.
Shawnee (1-0) answered with a 26-yard touchdown run from senior Kedarrius Palmer to make it 25-13. It was one of three scores on the ground from Palmer and one of five rushing scores by the Wolves.
Jones found senior Bravion Stubbs in the end zone with 2:05 left in the game, but Palmer scored one more time to seal the win.
Along with Jones’ three touchdown passes, he was intercepted twice.
UP NEXT
The Panthers have their home opener Friday (Sept. 12) at 7 p.m. against rival Putnam City (1-0) for the Battle of the Expressway.
The Pirates routed Putnam City West, 75-0, Thursday.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam City North (0-1) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 19 |
| Shawnee (1-0) | 7 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 32 |
SHAWNEE – Palmer 1 yard run (kick failed), 2Q, 9:19
SHAWNEE – Lassiter 11 yard run (kick failed), 2Q
PUTNAM CITY NORTH – Wilson 15 yard pass from Jones (Moran kick), 3Q, 6:31
PUTNAM CITY NORTH – Bowie 17 yard pass from Jones (kick failed), 4Q
SHAWNEE – Palmer 26 yard run (run failed),4Q
PUTNAM CITY NORTH – Stubbs 5 yard pass from Jones (kick failed), 4Q, 2:05
SHAWNEE – Palmer 51 yard run (Snow kick), 4Q
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