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Potter-Dix struggles in Garden County encounter

The Coyotes could not stop, could not contain Garden County running back Tristen Jackson Friday night.

He carried for 203 yards and two touchdowns, leading a backfield that rushed for more than 300 yards against the usually stingy Potter-Dix defense.

"We didn't play to our potential," said Bryant Knigge. "We got crushed."

The Eagles jumped out to a 28-0 first quarter lead, eventually claiming a 58-12 victory in Oshkosh.

In the wake of Friday night's loss, Potter-Dix coaches and players spoke of mental breakdowns and unforced errors. Turnovers and penalties tipped the balance in favor of Gar...