Knights Sink Pirates
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The Kings JV squad welcomed the West Carrollton Pirates to Kings Stadium on Saturday morning. The Knights played a well-balanced game as the defense posted their first shut-out of the season while the offense racked up 258 turn-over free yards as they cruised to a 28-0 victory.
Tommy Grosso got the day started as he kicked-off to the Pirates. Willie Strosnider made the tackle and West Carrollton took to the field, starting at their 32-yard line. West Carrollton gained two first downs before punting the ball to the Kings 15-yard line. The Knights made the most of their opening series, quickly moving to their 48-yard line on the legs of RB Colt Perry and Josh Mathias. On 2nd & 10, Mathias would follow his blockers to the left side, then cut back to his right on a 52-yard touchdown run. Perry added the two-point conversion and the Knights were up 8-0 mid-way through the 1st quarter. West Carrollton’s next possession was cut short by offensive penalties and Kings had the ball for their second series at their 44-yard line. A Knights penalty pushed them back, but on 3rd & 16, Perry would rush for 21 yards to keep the drive alive. A few plays later QB Zach Mueller found Perry for an 8-yard touchdown strike. Grosso’s PAT was no good and the Knights lead stretched to 15-0 early in the 2nd period.
Both teams would move the ball over the next several series but penalties continued to plague the offenses. The half ended with the score still Kings 15, West Carrollton 0.
Kings opened the 2nd half on offense and immediately went to work. With a new running back tandem of Max Lerer and Seth Willen, the Knights moved steadily down the field as the offensive line continually kept the running lanes open. Lerer capped the 9 play, 55-yard drive with an 11-yard touchdown run. Grosso’s PAT was good and Kings jumped to a 21-0 lead with four minutes left in the 3rd. DB Nick Handorf intercepted a Pirates pass three plays later and made a nice return all the way to the West Carrollton 30-yard line. RB’s Mathias and Perry re-entered the game and as the O-line took care of business, the Knights steadily moved down field. Mathias would score on a 1-yard TD plunge and once again, Grosso’s PAT was good. The Knights lead stood at 28-0 moments into the 4th quarter.
The Pirates had two more possession in the game but were unable to score. Final score: Kings 28, West Carrollton 0.
Notes…QB Zach Mueller, 3 of 5 for 14 yards, 4 carries for 23 yards, TD; RB Josh Mathias, 12 carries 114 yards, 2 TD; RB Colt Perry, 10 carries 88 yards, TD (reception), PAT (rush); RB Max Lerer, 4 carries 14 yards, TD; PK Tommy Grosso 2/3 PAT’s; Defense – leader with 6 tackles, LB Max Lerer; LB Jake Hogue, 5 tackles; Interceptions, DB Nick Handorf; Teams – Kings, 258 yards (244 rush, 14 pass), TOP 21 mins; West Carrollton, 144 yards (71 rush, 73 pass), TOP 19 mins.
Next week, versus Wilmington on Saturday, Oct 23rd at Wilmington, 10:00 AM. Season record, 5-3.
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