Knightdale lost against Wake Forest back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Knightdale Knights took a 31-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wake Forest Cougars. The Knights have struggled against the Cougars recently, as their game on Friday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Knightdale saw an underclassman step up: Jamel Perry threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 44 yards. Those 288 passing yards set a new season-high mark for Perry. Dawson Mack was in the mix too, providing Knightdale with two touchdowns.
Knightdale wouldn't let Wake Forest keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Knightdale can thank DJ McKie and Enrique Lewis for forcing both of them. McKie is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last three games he's played.
Wake Forest got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Micah Olu out in front who rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Another pass catcher making a difference was Herbert Pringle, who picked up 98 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Knightdale's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Wake Forest, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-4 record.
Knightdale didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 27-21 loss against Heritage on the 11th. Wake Forest has also already played their next matchup, a 31-28 victory against Wakefield on the 11th.
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