CD Panthers Edge Renton Rangers in Final Second
A dramatic fumble recovery at the goal line secures a 20-13 victory for the CD Panthers.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Football
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The CD Panthers defeated the Renton Rangers 20-13 in their final regular-season football game at Judkins Park. Nahtey Holland scored the game-winning touchdown after recovering a fumble on the final play.
Why it matters
The narrow victory concludes a competitive regular season for both youth squads as they look ahead to postseason play. The outcome highlights the defensive pressure that defined the back-and-forth contest.
The CD Panthers finished the regular season with a 5-2 record, while the Renton Rangers concluded at 4-3. The final game featured a 65-yard interception return for a touchdown by Pryce Young and three additional passing touchdowns.
The players
Nahtey Holland
He is the youth football player who secured the game-winning touchdown for the CD Panthers.
Pryce Young
He is a playmaker for the CD Panthers who contributed a 65-yard interception return touchdown.
Romond Weddle
He is a quarterback and defensive contributor for the CD Panthers who forced the game-winning fumble.
Aaron Strand
He is a quarterback for the Renton Rangers who threw two touchdown passes during the game.
The details
Romond Weddle stripped the ball from a defender attempting to run out of the end zone, allowing Holland to dive on it for the final score. Earlier, Weddle connected with Young for a 32-yard score, while Aaron Strand threw touchdown passes to Kevyn Ruth and Marvelous Green covering 67 and 13 yards, respectively.
Timeline
Saturday, October 24, 2026: The CD Panthers defeated the Renton Rangers at Judkins Park.
Season Trajectory
This regular-season finale concludes the schedule for both the CD Panthers and Renton Rangers as they prepare for post-season positioning. The win helps the Panthers secure a better standing relative to the 2026 local youth football playoff qualification standards.
The result finalizes the regular-season standings for the 12U division, impacting the playoff bracket alignment for both organizations. Coaches and families can now evaluate their team's performance metrics heading into the tournament phase.
The takeaway
Close games in youth football often hinge on ball security during the final moments of play. Maintaining focus on fundamentals until the clock hits zero is essential for any squad chasing a postseason victory.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Seattle Medium.
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