Punishers at Panthers
Hilo Punishers 35, Carolina Panthers 9 · HHK Madden
Final Score
Punishers 35 0 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Panthers 9 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPTrevor Lawrence 330 yds passingAshton Jeanty 101 yds rushingGeorge Pickens 178 yds receivingCor'Dale Flott 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 422 · 177Passing yards 321 · 113Rushing yards 101 · 64Completions 0/0 · 12/23Yards per carry 0.0 · 8.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 33d ago
In a decisive Week 15 matchup, the Hilo Punishers defeated the Carolina Panthers 35-9, solidifying their playoff aspirations in the 2026 season. The Punishers showcased a dominant offensive performance, while the Panthers struggled to find their rhythm against a formidable opponent.
Trevor Lawrence led the charge for Hilo, throwing for an impressive 330 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to command the game from the pocket. Ashton Jeanty contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 101 yards, while George Pickens was a standout in the passing game, racking up 178 receiving yards. Together, they formed an unstoppable trio that fueled the Punishers' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Punishers were equally impressive, with Cor'Dale Flott making a game-changing impact by securing three interceptions. This defensive pressure stifled the Panthers' attempts to mount a comeback, effectively turning the tide in favor of Hilo. The combination of offensive efficiency and defensive dominance proved too much for Carolina, who struggled to find any momentum throughout the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 8/23 | 35% | 96 | 0 | 2 | 12.2 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 2/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Anthony GouldWR | 2/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Other | ||||||
| Trevor LawrenceQB | 19/30 | 63% | 330 | 5 | 2 | 112.4 |
| Drew LockQB | 4/10 | 40% | 25 | 0 | 1 | 8.3 |
| Mecole HardmanWR | 0/0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punishers | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Anthony GouldWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyle JuszczykFB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Bryce Ford-WheatonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elic AyomanorWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 12 | 101 | 8.4 | 25 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 8 | 18 | 2.3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mecole HardmanWR | 2 | -7 | -3.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punishers | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 8 | 178 | 22.3 | 55 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Najee HarrisHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Elic AyomanorWR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 45 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 34 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Bryce Ford-WheatonWR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Anthony GouldWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mason TaylorTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Michael PittmanWR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 13 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 28 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punishers | |||||
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keldric FaulkLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T'Vondre SweatDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| David BaileyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nakobe DeanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre CiscoFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Wade WoodazMIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua UcheREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon SmithMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden FiskeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric GrayWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington ValentineCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jabrill PeppersSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney BrownSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Derrick BrownDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick EmmanworiSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Eddie GoldmanDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punishers | |||
| Tyler LoopK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/1 | 1 | 0 |