Game Stats

The Kings JV squad traveled to Little Miami’s HiFive Field for the opening game of FAVC action. The Knights played a solid game as the offense, defense, and special teams contributed in an 18-6 victory over the host Panthers. 

The opening possession rested with the Knights. Starting at their 30-yard line, Kings RB Josh Mathias and QB Zach Mueller rushed twelve consecutive plays behind the line of Nick Squires, Conner Goodpaster, Eric Saul,, Paul Koerbel, Andrew Ruschau, and Adam Spohr. The drive would stall at the Little Miami 5 yard line however as Mueller’s 4th & 1 carry was stopped short. The Panthers responded in kind, driving to the Kings 28-yard line before their 4th down attempt was stopped by the Knights defense. The first quarter ended with both teams generating plenty of offense but each unable to score.

 The 2nd quarter got underway with Kings again in possession of the ball. The Knights mixed the run and pass on their second series. Mueller was 4-for-4 passing, hitting three different receivers for 41 yards, and RB Seth Willen rushed for 37 yards on the seven minute drive, covering the final ten yards for the touchdown. Willen’s carry for the 2-point conversion fell a yard short as Kings took a 6-0 lead to end the scoring in the 1st half.

 Special teams made its mark in the 3rd quarter as David Fletcher blocked a Panther punt on Little Miami’s opening possession of the 2nd half. The Knights offense took over with excellent field position at the Panther 12-yard line. Two plays later Mathias hit paydirt. Mueller’s pass for the 2-point conversion fell incomplete as the Knights lead moved to 12-0 just two minutes into the 3rd period. Tommy Grosso’s ensuing kick-off gave the ball back to the Little Miami at their 23-yard line. Three plays later the Panthers faced a 4th & inches at their 32-yard line. They chose to go for it, but were denied as Willen stopped the ball-carrier for a 2-yard loss. The Knights offense took over once again with excellent field position at the Panther 29-yard line. Four plays later Kings found the end zone, the key play on the drive being a 26-yard completion to RB Colt Perry on 3rd & 10. The 2-point conversion fell short as Kings stretched the lead to 18-0 at roughly the mid-point of the 3rd quarter.

 The following three possession for each squad featured a total lack of offense as the Panthers produced thirteen yards on eleven plays while the Kings offense went backwards, totaling negative seventeen yards on nine plays.

 Little Miami would get on the board late in the 4th quarter, completing a 53-yard drive, mostly through the air, to make the score 18-6.

 Notes…QB Zach Mueller, 7 of 12 for 84 yards, 8 carries for 42 yards; RB Josh Mathias, 25 carries 77 yards, TD; RB Seth Willen, 10 carries 37 yards, TD; RB Colt Perry, 2 carries 5 yards, TD, 3 receptions 50 yards; Defense – leader with 4 tackles, LB Jake Hogue; Fumble recovery, DB Willie Strosnider; Blocked Kick, DE David Fletcher;

Teams – Kings, 245 yards (161 rush, 84 pass), TOP 27 mins; Little Miami, 167 yards (82 rush, 85 pass), TOP 13 mins.

 Next week, versus Walnut Hills on Saturday, Oct 9th at Kings Stadium, 10:00 AM. Season record, 3-3. 

“Don’t measure yourself by what you’ve accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.” – John Wooden