Panthers drop second region game

Lenoir City High School’s Josh Mejia breaks off a run Friday in the Panthers’ 48-3 loss to Rhea County High School.

 Sammie Dunlap | News-Herald

The Lenoir City High School Panthers struggled to find momentum Friday en route to a 48-3 blowout loss on the road to the Rhea County High School Golden Eagles.

Lenoir City surprised Rhea County with an onside kick to open the game, but the Golden Eagles gained possession and marched down the field to quickly go up 7-0.