#2 Panthers edge Pirates
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Updated: 11:28 PM Oct 23, 2009
#2 Panthers edge Pirates
The second-ranked Panthers turned two fourth downs into touchdowns to beat the Pirates 35-33 in Delta on Friday night.
Posted: 10:58 PM Oct 23, 2009
Reporter: Tom Giles
Email Address: Tom.Giles@nbc11news.com
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DELTA, Colo. - (KKCO) The second-ranked Panthers turned two fourth downs into touchdowns to beat the Pirates 35-33 in Delta on Friday night.

After leading 21-19 at the half, the Panthers scored on their opening drive. On fourth and long, Austin Watson found Phillip Decker in the end zone for the score. On their next offensive possession, Watson again found Decker on the same exact play. Again it went for a touchdown when the Panthers were faced with fourth and long.

Delta (6-2, 5-2) has now won five in a row. They host Montezuma-Cortez next Friday. Pagosa Springs (6-2, 3-1) saw it's five game winning streak snapped. They play at Centauri on Friday.

For video from the game, click on the link above.