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Freshman runningback Rovaughn Banks Jr. weaves past his teammates. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Gallery: Football rises above Panthers in second home win

September 12, 2022 by Meghan Long

In the second home matchup of the season, the football team defeated the Prairie View A&M University Panthers 21-13 at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday evening. The Wildcats now stand 2-0 overall as they prepare to face the University of Missouri on Saturday.

Redshirt freshman safety Abner Dubar leads the team to the field. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Sophomore wide reciever Tristan Golightly kneels on the field. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Jermiah Dobbins, sophomore runningback, watches a play. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Redshirt freshman defensive back JaDarius Thursby dives over the line. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Sophomore quarterback Maverick McIvor searches for a teammate to pass to. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Senior linebacker Tory Hargrove shoves into his opponent. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Wildcats charge their opponents. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Senior defensive lineman Jordan Paup charges his opponents. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Maverick McIvor, sophomore quarterback, tightly holds onto the ball. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Teammates celebrate after a play. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Members of Cooper High School ROTC present the United States and Texas State flags. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Junior kicker Blair Zepeda kicks the ball toward the end zone. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Quarterback Maverick McIvor, sophomore from San Angelo, scrambles against the Prairie View A&M defense. (Photo by Meghan Long)

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