Hayden Dupell had the big play of the second half when he intercepted Frantz at the North 49-yard line, bringing it down inside the 10 to set up Blankenship’s score.

Blankenship, who was visibly in pain due to an injured left shoulder, finished with 149 yards rushing on 23 carries.

The T-Wolves’ Josh Norton also caught a touchdown.

P.C. North had a couple of opportunities to make things really interesting. Frantz ran for two fourth-quarter scores, including one with 13 seconds remaining, and the Panthers almost got ahold of each of the onside kicks that followed.

North’s Kyle Wormington made good plays on both kicks to seal the victory.

“This was a very tough game,” Manning said. “It was ugly. I would have liked to have played better, but heck, I’ll enjoy the win.”

North is on the road next Thursday at Moore.

Jeff Johncox

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