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Panthers blow past Golden Tornado
Murray accounts for six TDs
panthers on field
BY JIM MISUNASjmisunas@gbtribune.comCoffeyville-Field Kindley High School knew all about Great Bend skill players Jacob Murray, Cal Marshall and Bryce Lytle.Wide receiver Brayden Smith delivered the back-breaking plays with three touchdown receptions in Great Bend's dominating 57-13 opening victory over Coffeyville Friday at Memorial Stadium. It was Erin Beck's first victory as head coach."I liked the way Brayden Smith caught the ball and his yards after the catch showed his true toughness, and how far he's come in a year," said Great Bend coach Erin Beck.The 6-foot-5 Smith caught second-half touchdown passes of 20, 28 and 34 yards from quarterback Jacob Murray, who rushed for 119 yards and three rushing touchdowns. Smith had six catches for 104 yards"I'm really grateful.