The Pana Football program secured their 11th straight playoff berth in Class 2A on Saturday night following an 8 – 1 record over the regular season. Led by Senior Quarterback Parker Moore, the Pana Panthers premiered a heavy run attack this year that was complimented by over 1000+ yards through the air. Cash Lynch had a major role in the offense with 18 total touchdowns, 10 of those in the passing game. Cayden Durbin played lead back in this offense with 11 rushing touchdowns of his own. Defensively, the Panthers were led in tackles by Connor Simpson. He had an average of 13 tackles per game. Outside lineback Tyler Rench finished the season with 8 sacks causing opposing quarterbacks immense pressure.

#5 Pana (8 – 1) takes on #12 Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin (6 - 3)

Pana’s lone loss on the season came to 9 – 0 Vandalia, a 3A squad that secured a top seed. The Panthers scored 378 points while allowing only 135 points from their opposition. This season was far from a first for season Head Coach Mark Ramsey but it was his very first within the Pana program. When asked how he made his mark on an already successful team, Ramsey had this to say.

Ramsey would go on to talk the defense and some of the leaders of that unit.

At the helm of the Panthers offense is Senior Quarterback Parker Moore. Ramsey discusses what kind of leader Moore is and the path to getting the starting gig.

Pana Head Coach Mark Ramsey appeared as a guest on the WTIM and taylorvilledailynews.com Prairie Farms Pigskin Playoff Preview Show. Congratulations on a successful 2025 Regular Season and best of luck to the Panthers in the playoffs!