In Friday's Canine Competition, Arthur County didn't have enough. They fell 40-31 to the Potter-Dix Coyotes on Friday. The Wolves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Coyotes apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2025.
Zac Hanna
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Despite the loss, Arthur County saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Zac Hanna posted 11 points and five boards. Hanna has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. Kaleb Allen was another key player, putting up two points and seven rebounds.
Potter-Dix's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Callen McConnell, who put up 11 points and seven steals. McConnell is becoming a predictor of the Coyotes' success: when he posts at least five steals the team is 9-1 (and 2-10 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was John Dhooge, who shot 71% from the field en route to 10 points along with five boards and three steals.
Arthur County has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season. As for Potter-Dix, the victory got them back to even at 11-11.
Looking ahead, Arthur County will welcome Wauneta-Palisade on Friday. The Wolves will be up against the Broncos' rather soft defense (which has allowed 60.7 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Potter-Dix, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 59-46 win against Hyannis on the 14th.
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