While Knightstown didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-7), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They strolled past the Union City Indians with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 46-32. The Panthers' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Knightstown's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jameson Crawford, who rushed for 148 yards and three touchdowns. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Crawford now rushed for 110 or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Bryor Carmichael also helped out by tossing the rock for 331 yards.
Union City lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Trendon Spence, who rushed for 38 yards and four touchdowns, and also picked up 72 receiving yards. Another player making a difference was Brayden Huggins, who gained 165 total yards and a touchdown.
Knightstown's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Union City, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Knightstown will be playing in front of their home fans against Eastern Hancock at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 943 yards in their previous games. As for Union City, they will host Northeastern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northeastern will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Union City surely won't give up without a fight.
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