Kaneland had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Rock Island Rocks 44-7. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Knights' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 75th, while the Rocks are ranked 269th).
Kaneland got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Hayden Nowak out in front who rushed for 88 yards and a pair of TDs on only seven carries. Another back making a difference was Jack Polakowski, who rushed for 73 yards and one touchdown.
Kaneland's run defense was locked in: Rock Island could only muster -6.3 yards per carry. The Knights didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 5.7.
Looking ahead, Kaneland will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Lemont at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rock Island, they will head out to challenge Dunlap at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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