NOUVEL SET FOR FRIDAY CLASH WITH ITHACA: The Nouvel Catholic Central boys varsity football team returns to Boyd Field Friday for a pivotal conference matchup against the Ithaca Yellowjackets. Both teams enter the game with 5-1 records and are among the top-ranked programs in their respective divisions. Nouvel currently sits at No. 8 in Division 8 in the latest Associated Press poll, while Ithaca holds the No. 6 spot in Division 7, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle between two of the area's best programs. The Panthers are riding a wave of momentum, having outscored their last two opponents 117-6. Valley Lutheran (6-0) defeated both Nouvel and Ithaca this season and sit alone atop the Tri-Valley Conference Blue division. The winner of Friday’s Nouvel/Ithaca clash can claim a share of the division title if Valley Lutheran falls to Carrollton (0-6). Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. Friday at Boyd Field. Come out and support the Panthers in this key conference clash! Let’s Go Panthers!