VAN ALSTYNE, Texas (KTEN)- After coming up short to Aubrey last week, Van Alstyne righted the ship on Friday against Farmersville.

Behind three total touchdowns from quarterback Weston Johnston, the Panthers notched a 27-14 victory.

With the win, Van Alstyne improves to 3-1 in district play, locking them into the playoffs for the ninth-straight year.

Next up, Van Alstyne will travel to Bridgeport on Oct. 20 as it looks to hold onto its second-placed spot in the district standings.