Knightdale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They and the East Wake Warriors were almost perfectly matched up, but the Knightdale Knights suffered a 27-26 loss. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2023.
Maurice Maloy went supernova for East Wake, rushing for 42 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 181 yards and two touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes. Jamal Taybron was Maloy's top target, picking up 119 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Knightdale's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for East Wake, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Knightdale will look to defend their home field on Friday against South Granville at 7:00 p.m. As for East Wake, they will head out on the road to challenge Rolesville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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