Paradise wide receiver Elijah Jennings grabs a reception while defended by Fort Worth Christian’s Luke Stevens in the teams’ Week 4 matchup Friday at Gene and Dorothy Barrow Field. Jennings led the Panthers (3-1) with eight catches for 132 yards and three touchdown receptions in a 49-28 Week 4 road win. Mike Hall/For The Messenger

The Paradise Panthers found their way back into the win column after a Week 3 loss to Graham, earning a big win against one of the top private school programs in the Metroplex Friday night.

Paradise quarterback Ayden Olalde threw for four touchdowns and carried in two additional scores, as the Panthers (3-1) picked up a 49-28 Week 4 victory over Fort Worth Christian at Gene and Dorothy Barrow Field.

Olalde and running back Chase Harmon pushed Paradise out to an early 14-7 lead thanks to a pair of rushing touchdowns in the first quarter, measuring 1 and 38 yards, respectively.

Harmon led Paradise’s ground attack, racking up 125 of the Panthers’ 188 rushing yards.

In the second quarter, Olalde broke through for a 2-yard rushing score, and added touchdown passes to Harmon (54) and wide receiver Elijah Jennings (49) to allow the Panthers to take a 35-21 advantage into the locker room.

The Cardinals had no answer for the Panthers’ duo of Olalde and Jennings in the third quarter, as the pair connected for two touchdown receptions from 8 and 7 yards out.

Jennings was Olalde’s top target against Fort Worth Christian, resulting in three touchdowns and 132 yards on eight receptions. Olalde completed 20 of his 32 passing attempts for 345 yards.

The Paradise defense surrendered just one score in the second half — a 16-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Colton Waddle to wide receiver Cooper Griffin.

Waddle was 22-of-42 under center for 288 yards, with a pair of interceptions. He also led the Cardinals in rushing yards with 35 on 15 carries.

Fort Worth Christian wide receiver Carter Brooks amassed eight catches for 156 yards to lead the Cardinals’ receiving corps.

Paradise will take Krum for a homecoming battle in Week 5 7 p.m. Friday at Panther Stadium before observing a bye in Week 6.

The Bobcats (2-2) dropped their second straight loss at the hands of Eagle Mountain Friday — 38-28.

This story will be updated as statistics are received by the Messenger.

This story will be updated as statistics are received by the Messenger.

This story will be updated as statistics are received by the Messenger.