Nease Breaks Through, Edges Mainland 35-33

Nease has its first win, and the Panthers earned it with almost no room to spare on the scoreboard.

The Panthers defeated Mainland 35-33 at home Friday, September 4, improving to 1-2 after losses to Creekside and St. Augustine. For Nocatee-area fans following Nease, the result gives the young season a welcome change of direction. Reported results

The offensive total stands out. Nease scored 14 points against Creekside and 22 against St. Augustine before putting up 35 against Mainland. Three games, three rising totals, and now a victory to reward the latest scoring jump.

The margin supplies another reason to pay attention. Two points separated the teams at the finish; this was a result Nease could not afford to let slip away. The Panthers now have a victory to build around as they look for greater consistency.

One win cannot answer every question about a season. It can give the next week a very different starting point. Nease finally has that opportunity.