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O'Connor tops Holmes 36-20 in District 29-6A football opener

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

O'Connor tops Holmes 36-20 in District 29-6A football opener

Summary

Wade Carpenter passed for 186 yards and three touchdowns, leading O'Connor to a 36-20 victory over Holmes on September 17, 2026, in their District 29-6A opener at Gustafson Stadium. Carpenter rebounded from an early interception, guiding his team to a commanding 30-0 lead by the third quarter. Key plays included a 52-yard touchdown pass to Luke Rigby and a late rushing touchdown from Cash Manis. Holmes attempted a comeback with two late touchdowns but fell short. O'Connor improved to 2-1 and 1-0 in district play, while Holmes dropped to 1-3 and 0-2 in the district.

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By the Numbers

•Wade Carpenter earns three touchdown passes for O'Connor.
•Panthers build a 30-0 lead by the third quarter.
•Holmes scores two late touchdowns from Jayden Hopkins.
•O'Connor extends winning streak against Holmes to five games.
•O'Connor improves to 2-1 overall, starting district play at 1-0.

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5:26 AMYahoo Sports — Wade Carpenter helps O'Connor cruise past Holmes in District 29-6A opener

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Wade Carpenter shook off an early interception to lead a strong offensive performance for the Panthers as they built a 30-0 lead in the third quarter against the Huskies.
— Yahoo Sports

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