PACIFIC, Missouri – Coming off of a blowout win over the beleaguered Owensville Dutchmen, Colton Kossuth and the Indians faced a powerful foe in the form of the Potosi Trojans, headlined by supposed D1-caliber junior running back Noah Walton.
This would prove to be a rushing battle, as Walton and Kossuth scored 3 and 4 rushing touchdowns respectively. Colton, of course, is also considered Division I talent, however, that is more due to his baseball prowess, having ranked top 10 in the state for home runs and OBP, as well as 3rd in slugging percentage during his sophomore season.
QB Seth Stack would put the Indians on the board, throwing a touchdown pass to receiver and kicker Kade Collins in the first quarter. This was quickly followed up by a ten yard rushing TD from Colton Kossuth, putting the Indians in a great spot going into the 2nd quarter.
Unfortunately for Pacific, the Trojans’ rushing attack would roar to life, as highly-touted RB Noah Walton scored two unanswered touchdowns, assisted by aptly-named kicker Wyatt Cannon on the extra point. Seth Stack would keep the Indians alive, though, as he’d throw for his second TD to Trey Kulick, bringing Pacific back into the lead. Walton would respond with his third and final TD near the end of the half, tying the game at 21.
When the Indians returned to the locker room, defensive coordinator Jason Mayfield reportedly delivered a rousing speech to his line, inspiring them to lock in on their goal of keeping Noah Walton away from the end zone. As this was happening, former Chargers defensive back and Pacific head coach George Hinkle Jr. would take the field for his PHS Hall of Fame induction, spreading his defensive magic all over the turf.
Pacific would return to the field on fire, keeping the game on the ground in the second half. Colton Kossuth would rush for three more touchdowns, and the defense completed the half-shutout, winning the game 42-21 for the Indians.
An uproar would ensue, with the student section once again storming the sidelines as Potosi’s team grieved their loss in similar fashion to Owensville. They will return home next week in hopes of defeating the 3-4 DeSoto Dragons.
Pacific, meanwhile, will head down Route 100 to face their conference rivals, the Hermann Bearcats, led by dominant running back Aiden Eikermann. The winner of that game will clinch third place in the Four Rivers Conference standings.
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