Henryetta is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Friday. They will head out on the road to face off against the Morris Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Two weeks ago, Henryetta was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 26-20 to Beggs. The defeat continues a trend for the Knights in their meetings with the Demons: they've now lost six in a row.
Despite their loss, Henryetta saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Will Perez, who rushed for 78 yards and one score, and also picked up 37 receiving yards and one TD, was perhaps the best of all. Another signal caller making a difference was Nakona Johnson, who threw for 171 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 16 passes.
Meanwhile, Morris fell victim to Haskell and their airtight defense on Friday. They took a blow against the Haymakers, falling 40-0.
Morris' defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Henryetta, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Everything came up roses for Henryetta against Morris when the teams last played back in September of 2024, as the team secured a 46-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Knights since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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