The Danville Blue Devils will challenge the East Knox Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Danville has given up an average of 26 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, Danville lost to Fredericktown on the road by a 33-18 margin. The Blue Devils have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Danville saw an underclassman step up: freshman Parker Proper rushed for 82 yards and one score on only nine carries, and also threw for 110 yards and one touchdown while completing 78.6% of his passes. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 65 yards.
The home team had come away the winner the last six times East Knox and Centerburg had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Bulldogs were dealt a 59-6 defeat at the hands of the Trojans on Friday. The matchup marked the Bulldogs' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Danville now has a losing record of 4-5. As for East Knox, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7.
Everything came up roses for Danville against East Knox in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 36-6 victory. Will the Blue Devils repeat their success, or do the Bulldogs have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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