Overview: The Paradise Panthers are kicking off their first season under new head coach Tommy Koch, son of former head coach Joe Koch. The Panthers have been steadily improving each year, and this season could be their best yet—a real shot at climbing to the top of the 3A Division 1 Mountain.
Preseason Predictions from NTX Varsity Sports Network Analyst Hayden Pustejovsky
3A Division 1 District 4
- Predicted District Result: District Champions
- Predicted Record: 14-2
- Preseason Ranking: #2
- Playoff Projection: 3A Division 1 State Runner Up
- Offensive Player to Watch: Senior Luke Brown (RB)
- Defensive Player to Watch: Senior Teagen Lambert (LB)
- Other Notable Players: Junior Ayden Olalde (QB), Senior Cash Watson (LB), Junior Elijah Jennings (ATH)
- Predicted Losses:
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- Eagle Mountain (Week 3)
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- Columbus Cardinals (State Championship Game)