It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Knox County had no problem doing just that on Friday. They blew past the Princeton Tigers 52-16. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 36 points or more this season.
Knox County was led to victory by Cooper Clair and Carrsen Hayes. Clair rushed for 128 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, while Hayes gained 107 total yards and a touchdown. Hayes also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making two total tackles and defending two passes.
Knox County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Creighton Karhoff and Isaac Shahan. Another thorn in Princeton's side was Alious Hunolt, who picked up three sacks, forced a fumble, and made seven total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Knox County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 231 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 223 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Knox County pushed their record up to 4-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Princeton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season.
Knox County will take on North Shelby on Friday. Knox County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 45.2 points per game this season. Princeton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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