Parma still dancing
Panthers to face Declo in Championship game Friday
Saturday, November 15, 2008 10:36 PM PST
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| Argus Observer file photo
Parma’s Dalton Koplin breaks for open field in this Argus Observer file photo in a game against New Plymouth. Saturday, against Aderdeen Koplin led the Panthers with two interceptions in Parma’s 14-7 win over the Tigers.
The win put Parma in the title game where they will face Declo this Friday at Bronco Stadium at Boise State University. |
Argus Observer sports staff
POCATELLO —With their season on the line, the Parma football team used their business-like attitude, and a strong defense to collect a 14-7 win over Aberdeen in the 2A Idaho State Semifinal game, Saturday evening in Pocatello.
The Panthers (10-1) used four interceptions, to earn their spot in the championship game, Friday in Boise. Parma will play Declo, a 29-16 winner of Nampa Christian.
“Like I said, it was a business trip,” Parma head coach Greg Asbury said. “The kids kept their focus. Aberdeen is the best team we have faced by far this year. I thought we did a good job of shutting them down.”
Dalton Koplin gathered in a pair of interceptions for the Panthers, while Tyler Ford and Devin Erickson each picked off an Aberdeen pass as well.
Offensively, quarterback Rance Portenier threw a pair of touchdowns, one to Ford, and the other to Randy Riley.
Portenier threw for 147 yards, while the Parma defense held the Tigers to 205 yards total offense, with 103 coming via the passing game.
Parma and Declo will match up Friday, in Bronco Stadium, on the campus of Boise State University. Game time is yet to be determined.
