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Football is back, but not in the way you might expect.
The Panama City Panthers, the local semi-pro football team, are returning to action in the Amateur to Professional Developmental Football League (APDFL). After a 3-4 finish last season, the Power Football League champions are gearing up for another season. This year's schedule includes matchups against teams from Florida, Alabama and Louisiana.
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The Panthers kick off the season with the APDFL Commissioners Classic against the Alabama Wardawgs on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Mike Gavlack Stadium. With six home games and four away games, there will be plenty of opportunities for seasoned and newfound fans to support the team.
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Panama City Panthers Football Schedule
Feb. 28: vs. Alabama Wardawgs (Classic)
March 7: vs. Mississippi Pirates
March 14: at Crescent City Kings (New Orleans)
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March 21: at Georgia Grit (Warner Robbins) (EAFL)
March 28: vs. Bayou Hurricanes (Lafayette)
April 4: Make up weekend
April 11: at Port City Vikings (Mobile)
April 18: Georgia Grit (EAFL)
April 25: vs. Crescent City Kings
May 2: vs. Louisiana Gators (Home)
May 9: Open Week
May 16: at Bayou Hurricanes
May 23: Open Week
May 30: Make up weekend
Banji Bamidele is a sports reporter for the Panama City News Herald. He can be reached at abamidele@gannett.com or through X, formerly known as Twitter, @AdebanjiBamide1.
This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Panama City Panthers football set to kick off season with Commissioners Classic
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