(Geronimo) — A valiant comeback in the second half came up just short for the Navarro Panthers in a 34-28 defeat at the hands of the Salado Eagles on Friday night in Geronimo. Special teams play, a long touchdown run and a pick-six by the Eagles in the first half staked them to a huge 28-7 halftime lead. Salado used a lateral play on the opening kickoff to set the offense up at midfield to start the game. The Panthers responded after receiving the second half kickoff. Running back Dylan Trotti capped a 75-yard drive with a 24-yard touchdown run to cut the Salado lead down to 28-14.