Louanne Stephens

Mac makes racial statements that test the team's bond. Tim and Billy adjust to having their father back in their lives, while Tami worries about Julie's new friendship with Tyra and the girls play a game of powder-puff football.

The cheerleaders are the focus of the town's attention as they prepare for the Championship Classic, and Lyla's affair with Riggins makes her the victim of high-school harassment. Coach Taylor tries to keep Matt and Julie apart.

Team members prepare for their first playoff game, as coach Taylor struggles between readying for the game and dealing with Smash's situation. Tyra and Julie start an unlikely friendship, and Riggins reconnects with his estranged father.

One game away from the playoffs, the Panthers work hard to get their minds back into game mode. Smash's mum discovers something that could destroy his football dreams.

The Panthers anxiously wait for the results of a game between two opponents and the Street family continues with the lawsuit against Taylor. Matt's father tries to adjust to life at home.

A high-school football team holds the hopes of Dillon, Texas, as the players prepare for the season opener.