Football Recap: Pinecrest Starts Season with Win on the Road

By Team Reports Aug 27, 2024, 11:42am

Football Recap: Pinecrest Patriots vs. Knightdale Knights



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Pinecrest had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They really took it to the Knightdale Knights for the full four quarters, racking up a 62-18 win on the road. With the Patriots ahead 48-6 at the half, the match was all but over already.

Chris Najm went supernova for Pinecrest, rushing for 177 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. Another rusher making a difference was Jayden Kounkel, who rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.

Pinecrest will host Overhills at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Knightdale, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they challenge East Wake at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Knightdale is looking for their season?s first victory.

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