Written by Jack Hart
Pana battled Vandalia on Friday night, but the Vandals used a dominant first half to pull away for a 37-13 victory.
Vandalia wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. On the first play of the game, Qwentin Stombaugh broke loose for an 80-yard touchdown run. After recovering the ensuing kickoff, Vandalia struck again as Padric McDowell hauled in a 46-yard touchdown pass to make it 12-0.
The Vandals continued to pour it on in the opening quarter. Lucas Bowers added a 29-yard touchdown reception before McDowell broke loose for a 51-yard rushing score. McDowell found the end zone again on an 8-yard touchdown reception, giving Vandalia a 24-0 lead with 1:47 remaining in the first quarter.
Pana finally answered in the second quarter when Cayden Durbin powered in from one yard out to cut the deficit to 24-6.
Vandalia responded late in the half, with Cole Yarbrough catching a 21-yard touchdown pass with just 12 seconds remaining to push the lead to 31-6.
The Vandals added another touchdown in the third quarter when Ayden Carroll hauled in a 57-yard touchdown pass, making it 37-6.
Pana continued to fight and Durbin found the end zone again in the fourth quarter, scoring from two yards out with 43 seconds remaining. The touchdown capped the scoring as Vandalia secured the 37-13 win.
Pana will look to bounce back next week as the season continues.
