Knights
| 09/26/25 @ Centerville | 29-27 |
| 09/05/25 vs Winchester Community | 35-7 |
| 08/22/25 @ Union County | 57-0 |
On Friday Northeastern's undefeated season almost came to an end. They had just enough and edged out the Centerville Bulldogs 29-27. Those 29 points were actually the fewest the Knights have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Leading Northeastern to victory were Trent Deloney and Caden Retter. Deloney gained 155 total yards and a touchdown, while Retter picked up 65 receiving yards and one score. Retter didn't just play on offense: he also forced one fumble and made four total tackles.
Northeastern didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Centerville to a completion percentage of just 50%. The team can thank Charlie Shaffer for the heroic effort on defense: he. Northeastern hasn't an opponent to post a completion percentage of 0.62 or higher in four consecutive contests.
Northeastern's defense didn't let Jace Hollendonner, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for five sacks. Leading the way was Kale Hansen with four. Shaffer was another major factor on D, making nine total tackles (4.0 for loss) and defending one pass.
Centerville's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hollendonner, who threw for 172 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also rushed for 70 yards. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Mull, who gained 126 total yards and a touchdown.
Northeastern's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Centerville, they suffered their first home loss, dropping their record down to 4-2.
Northeastern has already played their next matchup, a 50-43 defeat against Shenandoah on the 3rd. As for Centerville, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 64-0 victory against Union County on the 3rd.
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