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 breaks through the defense and runs for a touchdown during the Coyotes' loss to Pawnee City on Friday at Combs Field in Potter.
Potter-Dix's undefeated Coyote Football team hosted the 7-and-2 Pawnee Indians for the the quarterfinals of the D6 NSAA playoffs at Combs Field in Potter Friday, and were dealt a 62-47 loss that ended their season and hopes for a D6 State Title.
Although Pawnee City had a six and a half hour ride from eastern Nebraska, they brought a good-sized group of fans to cheer them on.
The Coyotes ended their season with a 9-1 record, and a 4-0 District record. Although they will lose playmaking starters like Luke Kasten, Alex Anton and Zach Rotert to graduation, they have talented juniors and underclass players that will be able to step up and keep Potter-Dix at the top of the standings next season.
Luke Kasten had another big game, rushing for 303 yards on 24 carries with four rushing touchdowns. He caught four passes for 83 yards and two touchdowns, and had nine total tackles, with two for losses. Brayden Kasten went 11-for-19 passing for 168 yards and two touchdowns, had six total tackles and an interception. Senior Zach Rotert had three receptions for 26 yards, and senior Alex Anton had three receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown in the loss.
Pawnee City was led by senior Andy Maloley with 19 carries for 163 yards and three touchdowns and junior Jett Farwell with 11 carries for 135 yards and four touchdowns. Maloley also had a receiving touchdown and Farwell led the defense with 15 total tackles.
