Defense lifts Panthers past Vikings
Logan-Magnolia held off numerous late game attacks to pull of a 26-20 season opening win over AHSTW on Aug. 28 in Logan.
“We expected a battle going in, and it was,” stated Head Coach Jack West. “It wasn’t pretty by any means, but our kids fought to the end.”
Defensively, Crosby Yoder, Liam Lease and Max Wingert (1 TD) all had interceptions for the Panthers. Ashton Peszulik (7 tackles), Yoder (7 tackles) and Keenan Kuhlman (6.5 tackles) led a strong defensive effort.
“It was great to get the win, but we still have a lot to clean up,” West concluded. “We saw a lot of great things in the opener, now we build and improve.”
Up Next (Sept. 4 / Sept. 11): Logan-Magnolia (1-0) will be at Missouri Valley on Sept. 4, and host Council Bluffs St. Albert on Sept. 11.
FB: 8-28-2026 @ Logan
Team 1 2 3 4 T
AHSTW 7 0 6 7 20
Lo-Ma 7 0 13 6 26
Lo-Ma 1-0; AHSTW 1-1.
Team Stats LoMa AHSTW
Passing Yds 12-102 27-240
Rushing Yds 25-132 38-126
Total Yds 38-234 65-366
Lo-Ma Panthers Stats
Passing Comp-Att-Yds: Ashton Peszulik 8-12, 102 yds, 1 TD, 1 Int.
Rushing Att-Yds: Ashton Pesulik 14-83; Crosby Yoder 6-35 (1 TD); Max Wingert 5-16.
Receiving-Yds (TDs): Zach Diggins 1-16; Crosby Yoder 6-80 (1 TD); Keenan Kuhlman 1-6.
Tackles: Ashton Peszulik 7; Crosby Yoder 7; Keenan Kuhlman 6.5; Max Wingert 6; Robert Bothwell 4.5; Rowdy Andersen 4; Bronx Brown 4; Macklin Loftus 3.5; Zach Diggins 3; Nick Bell 3; Jett Straight 1.5; Liam Lease 1; Brodie Johnsen 1; Cale Cunard 1;
Interceptions: Crosby Yoder 1; Max Wingert 1 (20-yd TD); Liam Lease 1.
Kickoff Return: Crosby Yoder 3-133 (1 83-yds TD).
