Panther football drops opener at the Griz

The Jefferson High Panthers made their annual pilgrimage to Missoula on Aug. 30, opening the 2019 football campaign against Florence-Carlton under the lights at the University of Montana’s Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

It was the third time in three years that these teams have opened the season at the Griz. The Panthers were looking to avenge last year’s 23-0 thumping – and, for that matter, to dispel memories of last year’s disappointing 2-6 season.

They didn’t get their way, losing 28-15 — but it was a promising start.