Northshore shook off a mistake-filled first half and pulled away from Fontainebleau, 28-3, to remain undefeated. AJ Bright’s 44-yard touchdown catch with 22 seconds left before halftime put the Panthers ahead, and they controlled the second half. Northshore now turns to a showdown with unbeaten Mandeville.

By the Numbers
  • Northshore improved to 8-0 overall and 5-0 in District 6-5A; Fontainebleau fell to 1-7 and 0-5.
  • Northshore outgained Fontainebleau 351-122.
  • AJ Bright caught 9 passes for 149 yards and a touchdown.
  • JJ Gonzales threw for 232 yards and 3 touchdowns.
  • Northshore faces Mandeville, also 8-0 and 5-0, next week.
Yes, But

Northshore won comfortably, but coach Bobby Sanders said penalties, botched snaps and other execution problems remain a concern. He warned the Panthers must clean up those mistakes before facing Mandeville. Fontainebleau’s coach pointed to his young team’s effort as a positive despite the loss.

State of Play
  • Northshore scored 21 unanswered points after taking a 7-3 halftime lead.
  • Fontainebleau managed only 22 passing yards and threw 2 interceptions.
  • Both Northshore and Mandeville enter next week’s matchup undefeated in district play.
What's Next

Northshore meets Mandeville in a matchup of undefeated teams. The Panthers will need sharper execution to protect their perfect record against a fellow 8-0, 5-0 contender.

Bottom Line

Northshore’s second-half strength was decisive, but the win also exposed mistakes the Panthers can’t afford to repeat in their biggest test yet.