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    NEW FRANKLIN — They turned out the lights for the first year of football at Manchester’s brand new stadium. James R. France Stadium.

    As for the The panthers incredible season, there’s still time to go.

    Manchester beat Burton Berkshire 41-19. Friday to win a game in the third round of the OHSAA Division V playoffs. The Panthers will face Poland Seminary next week at a site to be determined.

    This Manchester season reminded long-time fans of the great teams coached by the man who gave his name to stadiums new and old. The Panthers will head into the Round of 16 with an 11-1 record. In the 2022 and 2023 seasons, Manchester has a combined score of 1-19.

    In the Panthers’ minds, the last home game was not the time to reflect on how good this comeback season was.

    “It hasn’t really happened yet,” Manchester head coach Kevin Stacy said. “We always try to take a week-by-week approach. … I’m just trying to look at next week and then we’ll think about it later.

    “I know we were undefeated on this court this year, which is pretty cool. I’m looking forward to next week.”

    Phil Partin ran for 151 yards and three touchdowns and Yadin Sharp threw three TD passes for the Panthers, who reached the third round for the first time since 2019.

    Manchester led 28-0 at halftime and forced a running clock in the second half for the second week in a row. A defensive stance actually set the wheels in motion for what was to come.

    Sharp saw his first pass intercepted deep in his own territory. The Panthers defense forced a Berkshire turnover on downs at the 26-yard line.

    “It helped a lot,” Partin said of the shutdown. “We can count on them when difficult times arise.”

    The Panthers can also count on Partin to spark the offense. He quickly did so on the first moment of Manchester’s third drive when he ran 70 yards for a touchdown.

    “It’s been a big dynamic change,” Stacy said. “We were trying to see what they were going to give us in terms of formation and we went into a bunch of different formations. That race right there was our bread and butter. He looked really fast.”

    There have been many productive Partin races this season. He rushed for over 1,800 yards and 30 touchdowns.

    “But I have to give way to my line,” Partin said. “This wouldn’t have been possible without them.”

    Sharp threw touchdown passes to Dominic Allen, Jake Livingston and Zeke Sundbury. He was efficient 6 of 7 for 103 yards after the interception.

    “He’s our enabler,” Stacy said. “His stats don’t necessarily show it, but he’s about 36 percent of our total offense. He really does a great job distributing the ball. He’s always a threat.”

    The Panthers remained in control all night. The Badgers put together a mini two-touchdown series in the second half, but never posed a serious threat to overtake Manchester.

    As the Panthers move forward, they know the importance of playing four strong quarters. This will be essential to extend this return season.

    “We just have to keep working every day this week,” Partin said. “We just have to keep getting better and better.”

    Here’s how the game played out with our live updates.

    Manchester beat Berkshire 41-19

    The Badgers score another touchdown in the final minute, but the Panthers have been in control for a while. They move on to the third round.

    A long drive to Manchester finishes this one

    This will put a bow in this one.

    Evan Kusmits pulled Manchester out of a deep hole with a 46-yard run to the Berkshire 47. That helped set up Yadin Sharp’s 20-yard touchdown pass to Zeke Sundbury.

    The Panthers were in control 41-13 with just over three minutes left.

    Berkshire’s Justin Phillips scores second touchdown of the night

    Another drive through Berkshire. Another 1-yard touchdown to Justin Phillips.

    Manchester’s lead was cut to 35-13 with 7:49 remaining.

    Justin Phillips’ touchdown ends Manchester shutout

    The running clock stops.

    Justin Phillips’ 1-yard touchdown run puts Berkshire on the board. Manchester’s lead is reduced to 35-7.

    Yadin Sharp’s touchdown pass starts the clock

    It’s clock time here in Manchester after Yadin Sharp opens the second half with a touchdown pass to a diving Jake Livingston.

    Manchester leads 35-0.

    Jake Livingston scores his fourth touchdown in Manchester

    We may be done here.

    Manchester’s Jake Livingston pounces on a high Berkshire shot, then gets a 25-yard completion from Trevor Kusmits on a pass from the halfback.

    Phil Partin’s 4-yard touchdown run gave the Panthers a 28-0 lead late in the first half.

    Manchester’s Yadin Sharp throws first TD pass of the night

    A short pitch leads to another short drive in Manchester

    Yadin Sharp’s 19-yard touchdown pass to Dominic Allen gives Panthers 21-0 lead

    Berkshire loses wide receiver Chase Wardle to injury

    A classy move from the Panthers here.

    Berkshire receiver Chase Wardle is injured and has to be carried on a cart. Just before Wardle is sent off, the entire Manchester defense goes to offer him their best wishes.

    Yadin Sharp’s completion, Phil Partin’s run increases Manchester’s lead

    Yadin Sharp’s 20-yard completion to Evan Kusmits on first down pushes Manchester into Berkshire territory. A few plays later, Phil Partin scores his second touchdown of the evening on a one-yard run.

    The Panthers lead 14-0.

    Manchester dig deep into Berkshire territory and cannot extend their lead

    With the ball deep in Berkshire territory, the Panthers had a great opportunity to extend their lead.

    On fourth-and-6 from the Badgers 13, a Yadin Sharp quarterback play left Manchester a yard away.

    Phil Partin’s big run helps Manchester open the scoring

    The Panthers came up empty on their first two possessions. Phil Partin only needed one play to make an impact on the third drive. His 70-yard touchdown run gave Manchester a 7-0 lead.

    Manchester defense arrives very early

    Berkshire’s Abram Southern interception does no damage. The Manchester defense forces a turnover on downs. The Panthers take over at their 26.

    Manchester gets football first…briefly

    Manchester receives the kick-off. The Panthers scored in their first offensive game last week.

    The first snap of this week resulted in a two-yard run by quarterback Yadin Sharp. He was eliminated by Abram Southern of Berkshire on the next play.

    Manchester football aims for first OHSAA third round appearance since 2019

    The Panthers have a chance to reach the third round of the OHSAA football playoffs for the first time in five years. They beat Rootstown and Garaway in the 2019 playoffs before losing to eventual state champion Kirtland.

    Manchester opened the 2024 playoffs with a 49-14 victory over Youngstown Liberty. Phil Partin had 175 yards and two touchdowns for the Panthers, who scored on their first seven possessions.

    Watch Ohio high school football live on the NFHS Network all season

    What you need to know about Burton Berkshire football in 2024

    Berkshire is in the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. Last week’s 24-16 win over Chagrin Falls marked the first time the Badgers reached the second round during that stretch.

    Berkshire’s Justin Phillips has rushed for more than 100 yards in four straight games. He ran for 129 yards on 24 carries and two touchdowns in the win over Chagrin Falls.

    Phillips is just 66 yards away from 1,000 yards for the season. He leads the Badgers with 14 touchdowns.

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