Wolverines Declaw Panthers Behind Dzurilla
November 11, 2026 by Rich Kelly

Many animal lovers have seen programming over the years featuring conservationists like Marlin Perkins or Jack Hanna.

Many animal lovers have seen programming over the years featuring conservationists like Marlin Perkins or Jack Hanna. No doubt they’ve seen video footage of panthers and wolverines, with both species displaying speed, quickness and tenacity. On Nov. 6, a variety of Norton Panthers hosted a variety of West Geauga Wolverines in a second-round playoff game in Division IV action. Like their namesakes, these Panthers and Wolverines displayed all of those skill sets — and speaking of animal species, it wasn’t an 800-pound gorilla in the stadium, but a 202-pound Dzurilla, named Anthony, who spearheaded a thrilling 41-20 victory for the...