Steele and Vandegrift squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Steele had to settle for second. They received a blow as they fell 49-35 to the Vandegrift Vipers. The Knights' loss signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.
Brendan Fournier was his usual excellent self, rushing for 144 yards and two touchdowns for Vandegrift. That's the most rushing yards Fournier has posted since back in November of 2023. Brock Chilton was another key player, picking up 123 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Steele's defeat dropped their record down to 11-2. As for Vandegrift, the win was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-1.
Steele does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Vandegrift, they will face off against Harlan at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Harlan will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Vandegrift surely won't give up without a fight.
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