Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

Wildcats fall to Arthur County

On a chilly Friday afternoon, the Banner County Wildcats hosted the Arthur County Wolves for a non-league contest. The hosting Wildcats came up short in front of the home faithful, dropping the matchup by a 45-31 final.

The difference in the contest was a dismal second quarter in which the Wolves outscored the Wildcats 26-6. However, the two clubs traded points in the first quarter and headed into the second separated by just one point.

The Wolves returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown to open things in the contest and take a 7-0 lead. A 58-yard run by Mike McKown, who is averaging 143 r...