Knoch extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Friday, dropping them down to 0-7. They were outmatched by the Mars Fightin' Planets and fell 56-0. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 446th, while the Fightin' Planets are ranked 62nd).
As for Mars, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-1. Considering they have won three games by more than 34 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Ayden Yocum continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 252 yards and four scores on only 15 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 56 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Kellen Garvin got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Knoch is set to square off against their familiar foe Hampton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Mars will take on rival McKeesport at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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