A nook of opportunity was all that was needed and Elder nabbed it to nudge past Springfield 31-24 during this Ohio football game.

The Panthers avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 14-7 stretch over the final quarter.

Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with the Panthers and the Wildcats locked in a 17-17 stalemate.

A halftime tie at 14-14 allowed for a respite as both teams looked to regroup in the locker room.

The first quarter gave the Panthers a 7-0 lead over the Wildcats.

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