Game Stats

The JV, fresh off an exciting win last week versus Loveland, ran into a buzz saw against host Glen Este. The Knights were out-gained 440 yards to 202 yards in a lopsided 38-12 loss to the Trojans. The defense surrendered 330 yards (7.2 yds/carry) on the ground while the offense mustered only 32 yards on fourteen attempts (2.2 yds/carry). The Knight air attack fared better, producing 170 yards and two touchdowns.

 

The Knights opening possession resulted in a three pass attempts for two yards before punting the ball away. Glen Este’s opening possession, starting at their own 41-yard line, moved quickly down the field, covering 59 yards in four plays to take a 7-0 just four minutes into the game. The Knights defense has surrendered a touchdown on every opening series in each game this season. On a more positive note, the offense responded. QB Jensen Gebhardt led the team on a nice 75 yard drive, converting three 3rd & long plays on the way, to bring the Knights within one, 7-6, with a minute left in the 1st period. The touchdown resulted from a 26-yard scoring strike from Gebhardt to WR Alex Rice. After receiving Conner Hakes kick-off, the Trojans again moved the ball, rushing five straight times for 43 yards, reaching the Knights 11-yard line. The defense held and forced a Glen Este field-goal attempt, which was good, giving the Trojans a 10-6 lead as the 2nd period got underway.

 

The Knights opening possession of the 2nd quarter was cut short by a holding penalty and the Trojans got the ball back at their 40-yard line. Glen Este went on a 60-yard scoring drive (35 yards rush, 20 yards pass, 5 penalty) to score again and widen their lead to 17-6. The offense started their next possession at their 28-yard line, but a holding penalty, two incomplete passes and a rushing attempt for no gain forced a punt on 4th and 15. Hakes’ punt traveled to the Trojans 46-yard line where the Knights caught a break as the punt was mishandled, the loose ball being recovered by DB Nick Handorf. Given new life, the Knights offense moved to the Glen Este 23-yard line for what would be the high-water mark for the Knights on this day as two plays later Kings would turn the ball over to end the scoring threat. With one minute left in the half, the Trojans marched 70 yards in six plays, reaching the Knights 7-yard line, before the clock forced an errant field goal attempt. Half-time score: Glen Este 17, Kings 6.

 

Glen Este took possession of the ball to open the 2nd half of play. The Trojans offense continued to overpower the Knights defense, covering 66 yards (40 yards rush, 26 yards pass) in nine plays to take a 24-6 lead mid-way through the 3rd quarter. Kings would go three and out. The Trojans followed with 16-play, 89-yard touchdown drive that consumed seven minutes of clock and gave Glen Este a 31-6 lead. The Knights first possession of the 4th quarter resulted in several 1st downs but ended with an interception at the Trojan 46-yard line. Again, the Trojans would score as they rushed for 54-yards in five plays to score for the final time of the day and increase their lead to 38-6. The Knights would drive for a late score as Gebhardt hit WR Parker Phipps on a 4-yard touchdown pass with under a minute to play. Final score: Glen Este 38, Kings 12.

 

Notes…QB Jensen Gebhardt, 16 of 24 for 170 yards, 2 TD; WR Alex Rice, 7 receptions for 98 yards, TD; WR Parker Phipps, 6 receptions for 44 yards, TD; Defense – leader with 12 tackles, LB Conner Hakes; DB Andrew Dalton, 5 tackles; Fumble recovery, DB Nick Handorf; Teams – Kings, 202 yards (32 rush, 170 pass), TOP 16 mins; Glen Este, 440 yards (330 rush, 110 pass), TOP 24 mins.

 

Next week, versus Little Miami on Saturday, Oct 2nd at Little Miami, 10:00 AM. Season record stands at 2-3.

 

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