Panama playoff bound; Razorbacks hold off archrival Pocola Indians to make postseason parade, run winning streak to four games

October 27, 2012

WINNING STREAK AT FOUR — Panama quarterback Trevor Bourne, center, prepares to head upfield on a 39-yard touchdown run during Friday night's District 2A-6 game against archrival Pocola at George Ollie Stadium. Not only did the Razorbacks prevail to win for the fourth straight week, but they also made the playoffs with the victory. PDN photo by David Seeley

PANAMA — The Panama Razorbacks faced their ol' Leflore county rivlal the Pocola Indians Friday night at George Ollie Stadium with playoff implications for both teams. The Razorbacks came out victorious by a score of 20-14, with one of their touchdowns coming from the defensive side of the ball.
The win, coupled with Hugo's 35-22 upset win over Wilburton on Friday night, gave the Razorbacks (4-5 overall, 3-2 in District 2A-6 play) third place, regardless of what happens on Senior Night next Friday night against Vian.
“It's unbelievable,” said Brandon Ellis, Panama's second-year coach. “Our two goals at the start of the season were to better our record — and we did that — and to make the playoffs. God bless us we did that, too.”