REDFIELD - Potter County punched its ticket to the State B tournament by punching the accelerator Tuesday night.
The Battlers raced up and down the court on the way to a 78-47 SoDak 16 boys' basketball win over Ethan in Redfield. The frenetic tempo is something Potter County tries to use to its advantage.
"We take a lot of pride in that. We’ve been doing that for years since I’ve been there," said Potter County coach Bryce Hall. "It’s the caliber of kids we have. It says a lot about their work ethic and what they believe."
As is usually the case, the Battlers came out and pressed Ethan at every opportunity, even on their owned missed shots. Soon, the pace was going full-force, just like Potter County wants.
"We just run, run, run. It’s hard on a guy, but a lot of teams struggle with the fast pace and the way we play," said Potter County senior Grant Luikens. "It’s kind of funny to watch teams struggle with it, when we’re just all over the place."
Luikens was 
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