Berwick gets first grid victory of '25

Berwick came into its homecoming game Friday seeking its first win of the season, as did the Thrive Academy Bulldogs. The Panthers have played against Thrive Academy every year since 2022, beating them in every match-up.
And this game was no different. Berwick won 41-0.
Berwick started this game off with some excitement, as Collin Lacoste executed a pooch kick, giving Berwick possession to start the game. Maddox Sampey then carried the ball the majority of the drive, until Layf Bella caught a ball in the flat and ran it 13 yards into the end zone. Lacoste made the point after attempt and Berwick took the lead 7-0.
Vincent Dohmann and the rest of the Panthers’ offense would get the ball back quickly after a turnover on downs by Thrive. And they quickly put points on the board. Dohmann found Carter Dupuis over the middle for a gain of 35, then Sampey punched it in not long after, extending the lead to 14.
On Thrive Academy’s next possession, points would be scored, just not by the Bulldogs. Miguel Melendez would strip the ball and take it 45 yards to the house.
Berwick would score three more touchdowns, with Sampey scoring two, and Dupuis scoring one.
Homecoming season is upon us, and BHS just held their annual celebration. Berwick’s new homecoming royalty is as follows: homecoming king, Dupuis; homecoming queen, Isabell Ortiz. Huge congratulations to both.
This Friday, Berwick takes on the Covenant Christian Lions at Geisler Stadium. Covenant enters this game with a 3-2 record.