Heritage's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They secured a 27-21 W over the Knightdale Knights. The win was some much needed relief for the Huskies as it spelled an end to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season.
LaDainian Person had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 149 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Heritage was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 212 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Several Knights players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jamel Perry, who threw for 201 yards and three touchdowns. Rashaun Covington was Perry's top target, picking up 72 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Heritage's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Knightdale, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with the loss, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Heritage will venture away from home to face off against Wake Forest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Knightdale, they will host Rolesville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rolesville will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Knightdale surely won't give up without a fight.
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