
Knights
09/12/25 vs Sanderson | 39 |
08/22/25 @ Southern Nash | 26 |
08/29/25 vs Enloe | 25 |
09/05/25 vs Panther Creek | 21 |
Knightdale is still winless after their game against Sanderson on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 42-39 heartbreaker at the hands of the Spartans. On the bright side, the 39- point performance marked the Knights' highest-scoring match to date.
Despite the loss, Knightdale still got an impressive performance from Jamel Perry, who rushed for 75 yards and two TDs, and also threw for 219 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 11.0 yards per attempt. The Knights' leading receiver Le'Eric Cooper was Perry's top target yet again, picking up 81 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Sanderson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ben Young III, who rushed for 131 yards and three TDs. Another player making a difference was Chase Bowie, who rushed for 105 yards and one touchdown.
Knightdale's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Sanderson, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Coming up, Knightdale will head out to take on South Granville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sanderson, they will host Chapel Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers' defense has only allowed 15 points per game this season, so the Spartans' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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