The Knoxville Panthers football team (Knoxville, IA), was crushed 56-21 in Friday's non-league bout with the host Centerville Big Reds/Redettes (Centerville, IA)

With the win, Centerville advances its record to 1-0 on the season. The Big Reds/Redettes travel to Fairfield (Fairfield, IA) to confront the Trojans in a non-league contest on Friday, September 5. The Trojans enter the contest with a record of 0-1. Fairfield lost 29-12 in their recent non-league contest against Benton (Van Horne, IA)

Coming up next, the Panthers confront the Mt. Pleasant Panthers (Mt. Pleasant, IA) in a non-league contest, on Friday, September 5. Knoxville will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Panthers go into the battle with a 1-0 record after their 17-14 non-league win over Mediapolis (Mediapolis, IA).