The Windermere High Wolverines took a late 27-24 lead against the visiting Cypress Creek Bears at Deputy Scott Pine Community Park, but ultimately fell 30-27 in their regular-season opener August 25.
The Panthers struck first on an early field goal but did not score again, falling 21-3 in a game played at the new stadium at Austin-Tindall Sports Complex in Kissimmee.
The Wolverines picked up their first ever touchdown in the loss to the Warriors.
The Panthers fell 5-1 to Timber Creek Saturday morning in the FHSAA Class 9A State Semifinals.
The Warriors led the visiting Gainesville Hurricanes 35-7 at halftime May 25, eventually winning by a final score of 45-7.
The Wolverines fell to visiting Holy Trinity (Melbourne) 41-21 in the program's first home game at Deputy Scott Pine Community Park, showing strong signs of improvement after going 0-10 last fall.
The Warriors came up one win short of their bid for a third consecutive state title, falling 7-0 to Western (Davie) May 24 in the FHSAA Class 9A State Championship Game.
