
Knights
09/12/25 @ Freedom | 62-0 |
09/05/25 @ Davenport | 51-6 |
08/28/25 vs Mount Dora | 28-25 |
08/22/25 @ Eustis | 37-0 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask East Ridge). They claimed a resounding 62-0 win over the Freedom Patriots. The victory was just business as usual for the Knights, who after four games remain undefeated this season.
East Ridge's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Karon Palmer Jr led the charge by throwing for 174 yards and three touchdowns while completing 91.7% of his passes. The team also got some help courtesy of Daryl Ellis, who rushed for 64 yards and a pair of scores on only seven carries.
East Ridge didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Freedom to a completion percentage of just 30.4%. The team can thank Jeremiah Glasford for the heroic effort on defense: he. East Ridge wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 93.8%.
Special teams also deserves some recognition, posting 15 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Lamar Garrison, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
East Ridge's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Freedom, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
East Ridge wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 49-7 victory against Ridge Community on the 19th. As for Freedom, they have also already played their next game, a 30-20 win against Liberty on the 19th.
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