The varsity Smiths Station Panthers dropped their week one opening game, 49-20, against the non-region opponent LaGrange Grangers. Next week, the Central Phenix City Red Devils come to TC Britton Field as the Panthers play host for the second week in a row. Central (1-0) defeated 7A Region 3 Hewitt-Trussville, 37-21, at Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl Friday, Aug. 19. The Panthers lost 56-0 at Central Phenix City last season, and have not beaten the Red Devils — having played every year — since 2008.
