(Jewell, IA) — Panorama has struggled in their first two football games under new Head Coach Jim Demers. The Panthers have committed 9 turnovers in their losses to Southwest Valley and AC/GC. They only have 37 total rushing yards. And to make matters worse, Demers is already dealing with injuries on what is already a thin roster but earlier this week says he expects some kids to get out of the training room
With Crandall out on defense, Demers will need some guys to step to the forefront
Reed Draper is Panorama’s biggest weapon with 7 catches for 142 yards and 3 TD on the season but Demers is hoping that Bell can give the Panthers a running attack which means more balance which means more pressure off Draper. Demers says Bell has speed
Tonight’s opponent is South Hamilton — the Hawks are 0-1 after getting blown out by Saint Ansgar 55-7. The Hawks were led by running back Wyatt Gelder with 11 carries for 69 yards and their only score — in the air, South Hamilton only had 7 yards. The Saints, meanwhile, had 300 rushing yards. South Hamilton’s defense will look to stop the pass this week until Panorama proves they can run the football
Something has to give tonight as 0-2 Panorama visits 0-1 South Hamilton.
Complete Interview with Head Coach Jim Demers
