GREAT BEND, Kan. (Catch it Kansas) – Ian Premer is one of the top football recruits in Kansas for a reason. All the Great Bend junior did in Friday’s grudge match against Buhler was catch five passes – all for touchdowns totaling 168 yards – and intercept a pass. That effort, mostly in one-on-one coverage, helped the Panthers avenge last year’s loss to the Crusaders 43-26.
“That’s what they’re known for,” Premer said. “They’re usually a good defensive pass team. They play a lot of cover-zero and cover-one. That’s what they play and they don’t really adjust. That didn’t work for them tonight but they’re truly a great team and their defense is pretty solid.”
Early weather canceled an expected flyover before the game and delayed the kick by 45 minutes. The scoring began shortly thereafter. Premer went 18 yards on a Daxton Minton pass less than four minutes in for a 6-0 Panther lead…