Fort Worth, Texas -- Another season of exciting playoff football for the Bells Panthers closed out with a 21-0 loss to the Tolar Rattlers in the area round Friday night, although the final score did not reflect the toughness and tenacity of the Bells Panthers.

This game was up for grabs until the fourth quarter. After a scoreless first quarter, Tolar managed to rush for a touchdown midway through the second period and held a 7-0 lead until the final frame.

Tolar stretched its lead to 14-0  with seven minutes left to play and then put the game away with a pick six to give the Rattlers a 21-0 victory.

Tolar advances to face Holliday in the regional round.

Bells Panthers senior Peyton Washburn (#23) leads the Panthers out of the tunnel against the Tolar Rattlers on November 22nd, 2024 during the area round of the Texas UIL State Championships at Chisholm Trail Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.

Panthers quarterback junior Ethan Hartline (#10) hands off to sophomore running back Jaxon Brown (#4) in the area round of the Texas UIL State Championships at Chisholm Trail Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas on November 22, 2024.

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