Steele had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Liberty Hill Panthers 45-10. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Knights' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 21st, while the Panthers are ranked 158th).
Steele's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jonathan Hatton, who rushed for 179 yards and one score while picking up 11.2 yards per carry. Hatton's longest rush was for an incredible 94 yards. Liam Jones also helped out as he racked up 104 rushing yards.
Knights
| 08/29/25 @ Liberty Hill | 296 |
| 11/21/24 vs Pharr-San Juan-Alamo | 192 |
| 11/14/24 vs Alexander | 128 |
| 11/07/24 vs Johnson | 278 |
| 11/01/24 @ Canyon | 194 |
| + 2 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Steele was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 296 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Looking ahead, Steele will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Reagan at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Liberty Hill, they will venture away from home to challenge Rouse at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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