JV Knights Fall to Warriors in Opener
Game Stats: Lebanon vs Kings
The Kings Junior Varsity traveled to Lebanon’s Atrium Field for their opening game of the 2010 season trying to build on the momentum created by the Varsity in Friday night’s victory. It was not to be. The Knights offense turned the ball over on their first four possessions, and Lebanon capitalized, turning the miscues into twenty-two points in the first half on their way to a 28-6 victory over the Knights.
The Warriors offense took possession to open the game at their 36-yard line. During the next six minutes, they marched, mostly on the ground, fifty yards in eight plays to the Kings 14-yard line. Three more rushing plays had the Warriors knocking on the door with a 4th & 1 at the Kings 7-yard line. The Knights defense held however as DL Conner Goodpaster would make a tackle for a three yard loss to stop the Warriors early bid to get on the board. The Knight offense took to the field and promptly fumbled the ball on 2nd down with Lebanon recovering at the Kings 9-yard line. Two plays later the Lebanon quarterback threw the first of his two TD passes of the day. The 2-point conversion was good and Lebanon jumped to an early 8-0 lead. The Knights offense gained only five yards in three plays on the ensuing possession before sending out the punting unit. Unfortunately, the punt attempt was blocked and Lebanon again had good field position, taking over on the Kings 47-yard line. The Warriors marched again, covering the distance in four minutes, culminating in a 1-yard TD pass. The 2-point conversion was good and Lebanon was up 16-0 minutes into the second period.
After the kick-off, the second quarter action for the Kings offensive unit began at their 42-yard line. The Knights generated their first 1st down of the game, and moved into Lebanon territory for the first time. It was short-lived however as Kings would turn it over on a fumble with Lebanon recovering at their 32-yard line. The defense would hold, forcing the Warriors to a three and out. After the punt, the Knights offense started things off at their 30-yard line. With a nice 27-yard completion from QB Drew Patterson to WR Parker Phipps the offense began to show signs of life. Patterson then hit RB Colt Perry for another 13 yards, moving the ball to Lebanon’s 28-yard line. The drive ended on the next play however as a Patterson pass was intercepted in the end zone with just over two minutes left in the half. The Warriors took advantage of the opportunity and as the defense struggled, marched 80 yards (17 rush, 63 pass) to score on the final play of the second quarter. The conversion attempt was no good. Half-time score: Lebanon 22, Kings 0.
Kings opened third quarter action with the ball at their 39-yard line. With two completions to WR Willie Strosnider and a facemask penalty on Lebanon, the Knights were quickly in scoring position once again. This time, Patterson found Phipps for a 26-yard scoring strike, making the score 22-6 with nine minutes left in the period. The teams would exchange possessions leading to a Lebanon possession with four minutes left in the 3rd quarter. Starting at their 15-yard line, the Warriors moved the ball to the Knights 42-yard line as the quarter came to a close.
On the first play of the final stanza, LB Jake Hogue intercepted the ball and returned it 34 yards to the Lebanon 26-yard line. All of sudden, the Knights were back in the game. On the legs of RB Josh Mathias, Kings marched to the Warrior ten. They would go no further though as another turnover gave Lebanon the ball back at their 10-yard line. Losing their momentum, the defense was overwhelmed. Over the next eight plays, the Warriors rushed for fifty yards and passed for forty on their way to another score. The 2-point conversion was no good on an interception by safety Seth Willen. Kings would have the ball two more times in the game but couldn’t mount a serious threat. Final score: Lebanon 28, Kings 6.
Notes…QB Drew Patterson; 8 of 15 for 101 yards, TD, INT; RB Josh Mathias, 20 carries 63 yards; WR Parker Phipps, 3 receptions for 70 yards, TD; Defense; leaders with 7 tackles (LB Max Lerer, LB Jake Hogue, DL Travis Byrd); Fumble recovery, Lerer; Interceptions, Hogue, SS Seth Willen
Next week, versus Milford on Saturday, Sep. 4th at Milford, 10:00 AM.