The Potter-Dix Coyotes will square off against the Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Potter-Dix's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They blew past South Platte 51-0. The Coyotes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by 27 points or more this season.
Potter-Dix found their leader in sophomore Callen McConnell, who threw for 194 yards and four touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also caught one score. McConnell's passing game has become a key predictor of the Coyotes' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 2-3 otherwise.
Potter-Dix's run defense was locked in: South Platte could only muster 2.8 yards per carry. The team can thank Rj Ramsey for the heroic effort on defense: he. Potter-Dix didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 8.6.
Rj Ramsey
| 09/12/25 @ Hay Springs | 2 |
| 09/19/25 vs Sioux County | 5 |
| 10/02/25 @ Garden County | 5 |
| 09/05/25 @ Sterling | 6 |
| 09/26/25 vs Leyton | 6 |
Potter-Dix didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Landon Gasseling and Ramsey. Ramsey also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with 12.
Meanwhile, Sumner-Eddyville-Miller faced Wallace in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Mustangs enjoyed a cozy 54-40 victory over the Wildcats. The win continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won three in a row.
Potter-Dix better keep an eye on Jordan Scoville. He was instrumental in Sumner-Eddyville-Miller's win, rushing for 126 yards and five TDs, while also picking up 51 receiving yards.
Sumner-Eddyville-Miller's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Potter-Dix, their win bumped their record up to 5-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Potter-Dix has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 212.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Sumner-Eddyville-Miller struggles in that department as they've been averaging 174 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
