Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Coyote senior Thomas Muldoon cuts through the defense for two points against Guernsey-Sunrise Saturday afternoon
Potter-Dix's Coyote basketball season continued on its winning ways with two more victories over the week to move the season record to 15-2.
On Thursday, the Coyotes matched up at home with the Garden County Eagles, and a relatively tight contest had Potter-Dix leading 22-20 at the end of the first half. The third quarter was dominated by the defenses as both teams struggled to score. The scoring picked up in the fourth quarter, and Potter-Dix was able to build upon their lead and take the 44--37 victory.
Junior Luke Kasten led the scoring with 16 points in the win.
The Coyotes hosted the Guernsey-Sunrise Vikings out of Wyoming on Saturday afternoon, and after building a big lead to open the game, the visitors came back and scored a few field goals to make the score 20-12 at the end of the first period.
The teams battled thorough a close second period, and Potter-Dix went into the half up 38-27.
The Coyotes had a big 21-5 third quarter to put the game away, then cruised through the fourth quarter on their way to an 84-47 victory.
Kasten again led the scoring with 26 points, followed by senior Thomas Muldoon with 14 points and junior Zach Rotert with 12 points in the win. It was the Coyotes' highest scoring effort of the season, and they were scheduled to travel to Peetz to match up with the Bulldogs on Tuesday.
Lady
Coyotes
Potter-Dix's Lady Coyote basketball team had two games this week, starting on Thursday with an away game against the Creek Valley Lady Storm.
The Lady Coyotes were able to build a lead and and keep the visitors at bay with their defense, and they were able to pull away when necessary on offense. The game ended in a 52-43 victory for Potter-Dix.
Freshman Karsyn Burgman led the scoring for Creek Valley with 12 points in the loss.
On Friday, the Lady Coyotes hosted the Garden County Lady Eagles and fell behind 12-5 after the first period then went down 27-10 at the half. The Garden County defense was too strong for Potter-Dix as they managed only six more points in the second half and fell by a final score of 53-16.
Potter-Dix's record moved to 5-13, and they're next scheduled to host Hyannis on Friday.
