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Fort Worth Paschal faces off against Weatherford during a high school football game at Farrington Field in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, September 10, 2026. Weatherford won 31-18.<\/p>\n
Shiloh Robinson<\/p>\n
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FORT WORTH<\/p>\n
Both Paschal (0-3) and Weatherford (2-1) entered Thursday night\u2019s matchup at Farrington Field looking to gain momentum heading into district play, as the contest marked the final non-district game of the season for both teams.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re focused on winning two in a row,\u201d Weatherford head coach Marshall Williams said before the game. \u201cPaschal is the next and most important opponent on our schedule, and we need to carry momentum into district.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Kangaroos accomplished that goal, defeating Paschal 31-18 and entering district competition on a positive note.<\/p>\n
Weatherford starts their season 2-1 after a 31-18 win against Fort Worth Paschal at Farrington Field in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, September 10, 2026. Weatherford won 31-18. Shiloh Robinson Southwest HS Advanced Media <\/p>\n
Weatherford wasted little time establishing control. Quarterback Braelyn Jones opened the scoring with a determined 4-yard touchdown run and the ensuing extra point gave the Roos a 7-0 lead with 7:09 remaining in the first quarter.<\/p>\n
Paschal quickly responded. Running back Truman Shelton capped a Panthers drive with a touchdown run early in the second quarter. The extra point attempt was blocked, allowing Weatherford to maintain a slim 7-6 advantage.<\/p>\n
The game settled into a defensive battle for much of the first half. After Weatherford was forced to punt following a sack of Jones, Paschal put together a promising drive behind Shelton\u2019s tough running. The Panthers eventually capitalized when Shelton scored his second touchdown of the night with 1:17 remaining before halftime, giving Paschal a 12-7 lead. It would be the Panthers\u2019 only lead of the game.<\/p>\n
Weatherford responded emphatically after intermission.<\/p>\n
A 79-yard completion from Jones to wide receiver Jakob Hemphill set up a third-quarter touchdown that put the Roos back in front, 14-12, with 8:58 remaining in the quarter. Minutes later, Hemphill found the end zone again, extending the lead to 21-12 following another successful extra point.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was working for my brothers,\u201d Hemphill said. \u201cI love them and everything they put in all summer. That\u2019s what we were working for, to get W\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n
The momentum continued to favor Weatherford when the Panthers lost a fumble deep in their own territory. Running back Dontarius Quimby converted the turnover into points with a touchdown run at the 5:24 mark of the third quarter, pushing the lead to 28-12.<\/p>\n
Paschal continued to battle and moved the ball effectively at times, highlighted by a completion to tight end Wyatt Bryant that helped the Panthers drive into Weatherford territory. However, the Roos\u2019 defense prevented the Panthers from mounting a comeback.<\/p>\n
Weatherford added to its lead in the fourth quarter when kicker Joseph Marino connected on a 26-yard field goal with 6:32 remaining, making the score 31-12.<\/p>\n
Shelton provided one final spark for the Panthers, scoring his third touchdown of the game with 1:49 left to play. The two-point conversion attempt failed, leaving the Roos with a 13 point lead.<\/p>\n
The Roos will open district competition next Friday against Arlington Martin at Glaspie Stadium. Hemphill said the team\u2019s goal this season is to win its first playoff game in 20 years.<\/p>\n
Paschal, still searching for its first win, will return to Farrington Field next Friday for a district matchup against O.D. Wyatt.<\/p>\n