Panthers’ offensive line finds consistency, stability to become driving force in playoff push

The Camp Point Central football team's offensive line has paved the way for 6.7 yards per carry and 299.3 yards rushing per game this season. | Photo courtesy Mike Pritchard

CAMP POINT, Ill. — Jase Wallace accepted what awaited the Camp Point Central football team’s offensive line when the season began. A little bit of Inconsistency and uncertainty. “There was a lot to learn and improve on,” said Wallace, the senior right guard who was one of four new full-time starters for the defending Class…

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Defending state champion Panthers pick up where they left off with another dominant performance

The Camp Point Central defense, spurheaded by defensive lineman Wyatt Vandevelde (66), bottled up North Greene's offense during Friday night's season opener in Camp Point, Ill. | Photo courtesy Mike Pritchard

CAMP POINT, Ill. — So far, so good. Camp Point Central opened defense of its Class 1A state football championship with a resounding exclamation point Friday night. The Panthers completely overwhelmed an overmatched North Greene team 69-0, winning their 23rd consecutive regular-season game.  In a contest where a running clock was in place the entire…

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