The Bayard Rustin Golden Knights will head out to square off against the Chester Clippers at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are coming into the matchup red-hot, with Bayard Rustin sitting on six straight wins and Chester on 11.
Bayard Rustin is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Kennett 42-7. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Golden Knights' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 46th, while the Blue Demons are ranked 156th).
Will Garner
| 11/07/25 vs Kennett | 275 |
| 10/31/25 vs Henderson | 250 |
| 09/19/25 vs Kennett | 149 |
| 10/17/25 @ East | 144 |
| 09/12/25 @ Norristown | 115 |
Will Garner produced another solid effort rushing for 275 yards and four TDs while picking up 12.0 yards per carry. Those 275 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Garner was just one part of a punishing run game: Bayard Rustin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 340 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 202 rushing yards in nine consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Chester over Garnet Valley in every quarter on their way to victory on Saturday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Clippers blew the Jaguars out of the water with a 38-7 final score. The result was nothing new for the Clippers, who have now won nine games by 20 points or more so far this season.
Bayard Rustin's record now sits at 10-2. As for Chester, their record is now 11-0.
Saturday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Bayard Rustin has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 252.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Chester struggles in that department as they've been averaging 197 rushing yards. There's a good chance Saturday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Bayard Rustin against Chester when the teams last played back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 45-16 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Golden Knights since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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