Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Potter-Dix senior Luke Kasten cuts through the Minatare defense on his way to a touchdown during the Coyotes' victory over the Indians Friday afternoon.
Potter-Dix's Coyote football team opened its season on the road Friday afternoon and took the first step towards another D6 playoff berth with an overwhelming 85-6 victory over the Minatare Indians. After dominating the competition last season, the Coyotes' first opponent was against a team that struggled with a 1-7 record last season. A mismatch on paper turned into a mismatch in reality as the Coyotes wasted no time in opening a big lead against the Indians.
After Mintare's initial kickoff went out of bounds, Potter-Dix senior Luke Kasten ran for a long touchdown on the first play from scrimmage and a completed extra point pass to senior Zach Rotert gave the Coyotes a quick 7-0 lead. Potter-Dix then squibbed a kick on the ensuing kickoff, and recovered the ball. Again on the first play from scrimmage, Kasten ran the ball for another quick touchdown and it was suddenly 14-to-0. After Minatare went three-and-out on their series, junior Brayden Kasten received the punt and returned it all the way down to the Minatare one yard line. On one of the few miscues by the Coyotes, Luke Kasten then fumbled trying to score up the middle, giving the Indians the ball back deep in their own territory. The Indians tried a swing pass from the end zine, but again Luke Kasten quickly got in the back field and made the tackle for a safety. After Minatare tried an onside kick that was recovered by Potter-Dix, Brayden Kasten gained yards on a run, then was followed by Luke Kasten again breaking free for another touchdown. The score was then 23-0 and the rout was in full swing.
The Potter-Dix offense feasted for almost all of the contest, with all of their players seeing action and many scoring. Luke Kasten finished with 144 yards on six carries, and scored four touchdowns. Jaxen Buettenback finished with 105 yards on four carries with two touchdowns and sophomore Logan Hottell had nine carries for 116 yards and two touchdowns. Freshman Dylan Tabor had an outstanding day on defense with two interceptions.
Potter-Dix next hosts Crawford on Friday at Combs Field.