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Time was a factor in Iowa-Grant's 43-23 win over New Glarus-Monticello in the non-conference opener Friday for both teams.
As in time to throw the football and time for the holes to open for the backs to explode.
Sophomore quarterback Isaac Anderson was a study in accuracy with a 12 for 13 passing performance and included six different receivers as he spread around the football.
"Isaac made some nice throws when he was given time and the receivers made some good catches," Panther coach Gary Allen said. "Our receivers played well in their first game."
The Panthers stuck 25 points on the board the first quarter.
Luke Nowak started it with a five yard plunge at the 8:53 mark and Mikkel Wind kicked the conversion.
Cody Rider stuck one in from 12 yards out to make it 13-0 midway through the frame.
With 1:32 left Anderson hooked up with Brett Wunderlin for a score.
The final score of the quarter came when the Panthers blocked a punt and 6-2, 270 pound senior defensive tackle Bradley Silvers pounded on the ball, making it 25-0.
New Glarus-Monticello got untracked in the second quarter. They moved the ball to the 32 where Kyle Larson booted a field goal at the 9:10 mark. Ethan Gassman took the ball in from the 10 with 5:33 left and Larson kicked the extra point.
The Panthers answered with an Anderson to Brett Millikan 11 yard scoring play at :57. With 13 seconds left Colin Price picked off a pass and romped in from the 40.
Rider then ended Iowa-Grant's scoring with a five yard run midway through the third frame.
NGM scored twice more late in the game. Quarterback Patrick Elzen got in from the five with 7:19 left and Trey Taylor turned in a 25 yard run with 3:13 left to make it 43-23.
The quick start by the Panthers proved to be a big part of the win.
"The kids came out with good intensity and were able to execute well," Allen said. "The line gave us time to throw the ball in the first half. In the second half they blocked for our running game better so we were able to take control."
Allen said the defense had a good outing and he was pleased at the early stages of the season. "Coach Johannesen had a good game plan and the kids executed it well. We missed a few tackles but it was good for the first game."
Allen credited his seniors with helping get the Panthers ready. "Our senior leaders stepped up and really set the tone in practice and before the game," he said.
The Panthers have another home encounter Friday when they host Palmyra-Eagle in another non-conference tune-up.
"Palmyra-Eagle has some good size and speed. We will need to play well," Allen said.