Football Game Preview: North Knox Warriors vs. Paoli Rams

The North Knox Warriors will head out on the road to square off against the Paoli Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: North Knox has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Paoli will arrive with five straight victories.

The home team had come away the winner the last six times North Knox and North Daviess had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Warriors took a 36-20 bruising from the Cougars on Friday.

Despite their defeat, North Knox saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Tyler Clark, who picked up 167 receiving yards and one score, was perhaps the best of all. Clark showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 55 yards.

Korbin Jones

Total Tackles

09/12/25 @ Boonville	3
10/03/25 vs Linton-Stockton	3
08/22/25 @ Sullivan	5
08/29/25 @ Eastern Greene	5
09/05/25 vs North Posey	7

Even if they lost, North Knox's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Korbin Jones was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself. He also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with ten.

Meanwhile, Paoli took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 57-6 win over Mitchell. The matchup marked the Rams' most dominant victory of the season.

North Knox's loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 3-5. As for Paoli, their win bumped their record up to 6-2.

North Knox took a serious blow against Paoli in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 36-7. Can the Warriors avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.