The Kings JV football team’s 17 – 10 victory over the Turpin Spartans this past Saturday earned the Knights the FAVC Cardinal JV Football Championship. The Kings JV football team reeled off six consecutive victory’s after winning just one of their first four games to finish the 2011 season 7 and 3.Turpin took an early 2 – 0 lead when a Knight punt-snap sailed over the head of Kings sophomore punter Nate Jarrett and out the back of the end zone for a safety.The Knights responded late in the first quarter on a 45-yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Ryan Maguire to junior receiver Willie Strosnider. Freshman Lennart Boysen’s successful point after touchdown (PAT) kick gave Kings the lead 7 – 2.Neither team could muster much offense until late in the second quarter when the Knights used a 10-play drive to move to the Turpin 11-yard line. However, the drive stalled and Boysen connected on a 23-yard field goal to make the half time score 10 – 2 Kings leading.Midway through the third quarter the Knights once again put together a long drive, this time 15 plays, to reach the end zone on a 1 yard scoring plunge by junior Colt Perry. Perry carried the ball 13 of the 15 plays during the drive. Perry’s touchdown and Boysen’s PAT expanded the Knight lead to 17 – 2. The Knight offensive line consisting of juniors A. J. Coleman, Paul Koerbel, Connor Goodpaster and sophomores Chris Crabtree and Cody Bauer along with tight ends Logan Leahy, Damon Rook and Daniel Kurtzahn paved the way for the scoring drive.On Turpin’s next offensive possession the Kings defense forced a three and out punt. Unfortunately, the punt was fumbled by the Knights and gave possession back to the Spartans at Kings 39 yard line.Turpin needed only two plays to reach the end zone and with the successful two-point conversion the Spartan’s shrunk the Kings lead to 17 – 10 with 4:53 remaining in the game.The Knights were forced to punt the ball back to the Spartan’s with slightly more than a minute remaining in the game. One of the key plays in the game occurred when Kings punter Nate Jarrett, who stood on the Kings 37-yard line, was able to avoid the Turpin rush and get the punt off under tremendous pressure. The ball rolled dead on the Turpin 28 yard line with 1:01 left in the game.Turpin mounted a good final drive as they used a couple of passes and a hook and lateral to move the ball to the Knight 37-yard line with 13 seconds remaining in the game. However, Kings sophomore defensive back Michael Ovington’s interception with five seconds remaining erased the Spartan’s hope of a comeback and sealed a Knight victory.Kings defensive line including sophomores Max Cunningham, Jeremy Vandever, Bo Firstenberger, Justin Wheeler and Zach Bennett won the battle in the trenches. This allowed linebackers sophomores Logan Leahy and Austin Hodge and junior Adam Spohr to stop the Spartan running attack. The Knight secondary consisting of juniors Parker Phipps and Jeremy Westbrook and sophomores Ted Dorsa, Jack Olds, Jacob Wires and Russ Lawson provided terrific run support and swarming pass coverage.Cunningham had a sack, Firstenberger recorded a tackle for loss and Ovington had an interception.Congratulations to Coach Szabo, Garvin and Olberding and the members of the Kings JV football team for a terrific season.
The Kings Knights JV football team forced three turnovers, scored a defensive touchdown and cruised to a 48 – 6 victory over the Wilmington Hurricanes. The win moves the Knights to 6 and 3 record.
Knight junior defensive end Karlis Walsh ripped the ball away from a Hurricane on Wilmington’s first offensive possession. Six plays later Kings sophomore running back Michael Ovington scored on a 15-yard scamper. The two-point conversion was unsuccessful leaving the score 6-0 Knights. Ovington had four touchdown runs including a 67-yard dash and a two-point conversion on the day.
The Kings defense forced a three and out on Wilmington’s next offensive possession but the Hurricanes got the ball back on their own six-yard line after intercepting a Knight pass.
Then the Kings defensive took over. Kings sophomore linebacker Matt Sannella had a tackle for loss moving the Hurricanes back to their own four-yard line. Another tackle for loss by Sannella and Walsh put the ball on the two-yard line.
On the next play, junior defensive tackle Travis Byrd pressured the Wilmington quarterback, sophomore defensive back Russ Lawson made the initial hit and sophomore defensive tackle Bo Firstenberger hit the ball and knocked it free. Byrd and sophomore defensive end Max Cunningham pounced on the ball in the end zone for the defensive touchdown. Freshman kicker Adam Woeste hit the extra point and gave the Knights a 13 – 0 lead.
Two additional Ovington touchdowns and Woeste extra points gave the Knights a halftime lead of 27 – 0.
Second half touchdowns by Kings junior running back Colt Perry, junior quarterback Drew Patterson and Ovington pushed the Knight lead to 48 – 0. Woeste connected on two extra points and Ovington was successful on a two-point conversion. Wilmington’s lone score came midway through the fourth quarter. The unsuccessful Hurricane two-point conversion made the final score 48 – 6 and a Knight victory.
In addition to the Kings defensive touchdown the Knight defense was stellar creating havoc for the Hurricane offense all day. Firstenberger and Walsh recorded a sack and sophomore defensive back Ted Dorsa had an interception. Junior Adam Sphor and sophomore’s Justin Wheeler, Josh Baker, Zach Bennett, Logan Leahy, Beau Bartlett, Austin Hodge, Joel Burns Caleb Deehan, Jon Haas, Michael Tuggle, Nate Jarrett and Kurtis Smith recorded several stops. Freshman exchange student Lennart Boysen also saw playing time on the defensive line. Junior Daniel Kurtzahn recovered an on-side kick.
Ovington, Perry and sophomore back Tyler McCall ran through gaping holes provided by a line combination including juniors Damon Rook, Paul Koerbel, Connor Goodpaster, and A.J. Coleman and sophomores Chris Crabtree, Cody Bauer and Bo Firstenberger.
Juniors Willie Strosnider, Sawyer Dean and Parker Phipps and sophomore Nick Fantini caught passes from Patterson.
The 6 and 3 Knights end the JV season next Saturday at Turpin at 10 a.m.
Block, run, pass, catch, touchdown – hit, tackle, cover, sack, punt was the formula the Kings JV football team used to steamroll the West Carrollton Pirates and a 42 – 0, shutout victory.
The Knights reached the end zone on their first four offensive possession and the defense forced four three and outs and had an interception to take a 28 – 0 halftime lead. Sophomore running back Michael Ovington had first half touchdown runs of three, 18, 19 and 35 yards. Sophomore linebacker Josh Baker recorded the Kings interception.
Sophomore running back Tyler McCall added a five-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and junior quarterback Drew Patterson closed the Knight scoring with a fourth quarter 10-yard keeper.
Kings freshman kickers Adam Woeste and Lennart Boysen were a perfect in extra point kicks under very windy conditions.
The Knight defense was a solid wall against the Pirates causing three and outs on nearly every Pirate possession. Sophomore defensive end Max Cunningham had two tackles for loss, while sophomores Zach Bennett, Logan Leahy, Beau Bartlett, Austin Hodge, Joel Burns Wayne Dale, Michael Tuggle, Nate Jarrett and Kurtis Smith recorded several stops.
The Kings offense churned up yardage behind a combination of blocking from juniors Damon Rook, Paul Koerbel, Connor Goodpaster, and A.J. Coleman and sophomores Chris Crabtree, Cody Bauer, Bo Firstenberger, and Chris Carlin.
While the Knights primarily kept the ball on the ground, juniors Colt Perry, Willie Strosnider and Parker Phipps and sophomores Ted Dorsa and Nick Fantini caught passes from Patterson.
Kings committed one turnover on a fumbled punt in the third quarter.
The Kings victory moves the Knights to 5 and 3 on the season. The Kings JV team travels to Wilmington next Saturday for a 10 a.m. game against the Hurricanes.
A late fourth quarter interception by Kings junior Parker Phipps deep in Knight territory sealed the “Men in Red” win over the Walnut Hills Eagles 15 – 14. The victory moves the Kings JV football team record to 4 and 3.
The Knights took an early lead they never relinquished when junior quarterback Drew Patterson escaped pressure and connected with Phipps on a 27-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter. Patterson hit sophomore tight end Logan Leahy on an 18-yard pass and Phipps gained 14 yards on a flanker screen to set the ball on the Eagle 27. The point after touchdown was blocked leaving the Knights ahead 6 – 0.
Kings expanded their lead on a nine-yard touchdown run by sophomore Michael Ovington. The Knights gobbled up yardage against the Eagle defense with runs by sophomore Tyler McCall and Ovington and another flanker screen from Patterson to Phipps to put the ball on the Walnut Hills nine-yard line. The Knight 2-point conversion was unsuccessful and midway through the second quarter Kings held a 12 – 0 lead.
Kings freshman kicker Lennart Boysen’s ensuing kickoff went into the end zone putting the ball on the Eagle’s 20-yard line. Walnut Hills needed only two plays to cover 80 yards for their first score. A 54-yard pass completion set the Eagles up on the Knights 26-yard line. A Walnut Hills running back took the ball in from there allowing the Eagles to cut into Kings lead. The successful 2-point conversion left the score Kings 12 – Walnut Hills 8 with 4:30 left in the first half.
The Knights got their final score early in the fourth quarter on a 25-yard field goal by freshman kicker Adam Woeste. Phipps set up the Kings offense on the Knight eight-yard line with his first of two interceptions. Kings ate up most of the third quarter with a 14-play drive behind the running of Ovington and junior Colt Perry. Sophomore quarterback Ryan Maguire also connected with sophomore receiver Ted Dorsa on a flanker screen and with Phipps during the drive.
It appeared the Knights reached the end zone on a 15-yard run by Ovington but he was ruled out of bounds at the three-yard line. The Kings drive then stalled resulting in the Woeste kick which ended up being the winning margin. Kings took the 15 to 8 lead early in the fourth quarter.
Walnut Hills reached the end zone after a nine-play drive on its ensuing offensive possession. A pass on the Eagle 2-point attempt was intercepted by Dorsa and left the score Kings 15 – Walnut Hills 14.
The Eagles had one last shot with just under a minute to play but Phipps second interception ended the drive and gave the 15 – 14 victory to the Knights.
The Kings defense contained the Walnut Hills running game and constantly pressured the Eagle quarterback. Juniors Karlis Walsh and Ryan Hartsig recorded sacks while junior Travis Byrd and sophomore’s Justin Wheeler and Bo Firstenberger had tackles for loss. Junior Adam Spohr and sophomore Josh Baker also recorded several tackles. In addition to the three interceptions the Knight defensive secondary of juniors Jeremy Westbrook and Phipps, and sophomores Jack Olds, Russ Lawson and Jacob Wires blanketed the Eagle receivers the entire game. Sophomores Max Cunningham and Zach Bennett also saw time on the defensive line
The offensive production was powered by a mix of linemen including juniors A. J. Coleman, Connor Goodpaster, Paul Koerbel and tight end Daniel Kurtzahn as well as sophomores Cody Bauer, Chris Crabtree and Chris Carlin.
Next Game: Saturday, October 15, beginning 10 a.m. at West Carrollton.
Every one of the nearly 50 Kings JV football players saw action and contributed in the Knights 37 – 26 win over the Little Miami Panthers. The second consecutive home victory evens Kings record at 3 and 3.
After the Knights defense forced a three and out punt on Little Miami’s opening offensive possession Kings took over at the Panther 42-yard line and drove to the one yard line. Apparent Knight touchdowns were nullified on two different occasions because of Kings penalties. The Knights eventually gave the ball back to Little Miami on downs.
The teams exchanged possessions before the Panthers reached the end zone on a 78-yard screen pass late in the first quarter. The blocked point after touchdown (PAT) left the score 6 – 0 in favor of Little Miami.
The Knights rebounded with a score on their ensuing offensive possession. Kings started at the Little Miami 45, after a terrific kickoff return by junior Parker Phipps. Knight sophomore running back Michael Ovington needed just two plays to cover the remaining 45-yards and a 14- yard touchdown run. The Panthers were penalized on the PAT and instead of going for the extra point, Ovington carried the ball into the end zone for the successful two-point conversion and a Kings 8 to 6 lead.
Kings freshman kicker Lennart Boysen had one of his many booming kickoffs and a solid tackle by sophomore Jon Buckel put the ball at the Panther 19. On the Little Miami second play junior linebacker Ryan Hartsig recovered a Panther fumble and gave the Knight offense the ball on the Panther 19 yard line. Junior running back Colt Perry carried for 13 yards before Ovington rushed for his second score of the game with a 6-yard touchdown run. Freshman kicker Adam Woeste’s successful PAT widened the Knights lead to 15 – 6.
Another three and out defensive stand gave the ball back to the Knight offense with good field position on their own 46 yard line. Kings used nine plays to cover 54 yards where Ovington scored his third touchdown on a 3-yard run. The Knights used a little razzle-dazzle when junior quarterback Drew Patterson passed to junior receiver Willie Strosnider who in turn connected with junior tight end Larry Southall for a 24 yard reception that moved the ball to the Panther 30-yard line. Runs by Ovington and Perry and a 10-yard reception by Phipps covered the remaining yardage. The PAT was botched, however, Ovington scooped up the loose ball and scampered into the end zone for the successful conversion and a Knight lead of 23 – 6.
Little Miami closed the score late in the second quarter to 23 – 14 with a 66-yard touchdown pass and two-point conversion. However, Kings answered with four seconds remaining in the half when Patterson connected with sophomore receiver Ted Dorsa on a 21-yard scoring pass. Woeste’s successful PAT made the half time score 30 – 14 in favor of the Knights.
Kings needed only three plays on the opening possession of the second half to cover 60 yards and increase their lead to 37 – 14. Ovington had runs of 41 yards, eight yards and an 11-yard touchdown run, his fourth score of the game. Woeste again hit the PAT and Kings led 37 – 14.
Two Little Miami fourth quarter touchdowns cut the Knight lead to 37 – 26. However, after Kings sophomore quarterback Ryan Maguire connected with sophomore receiver Nick Fantini on a short pass, and then taking a knee on the next two plays the game ended with a Knight victory.
Next Game: Saturday, October 8, beginning 10 a.m. at Walnut Hills.
The Kings Junior Varsity football team scored on three of its first four offensive possessions while the defense consistently stuffed Glen Este’s running game en route to a 27 – 6 victory. The win improves the Knights record to 2 and 3.
Glen Este opened the game with a gimmicky wing back reverse; flip the ball back to the quarter back; and then pass the ball thingy. Unfortunately, the play fooled the Knight defense allowing the Trojan receiver to run alone down field. Fortunately, for Kings the Glen Este receiver dropped the pass because he would have walked into the end zone untouched. The Knight defense regrouped, held the Trojans on the next two downs, and forced a punt.
On the second play of Kings first offensive possession Junior quarterback Drew Patterson hooked up with Junior receiver Parker Phipps for a 53-yard touchdown pass. The blocked point after touchdown (PAT) left the Knights leading 6 – 0.
After the Kings defense forced another Trojan three and out punt Patterson and Junior receiver Willie Strosnider connected on a 53-yard pass to move the ball to the Glen Este 1 yard line. Patterson went the remaining yard on a keeper to increase the Knight lead. Freshman kicker Adam Woeste converted the PAT making the score 13 – 0 in favor of Kings.
A tough fourth down defensive stand on Glen Este’s next offensive series gave possession back to the Knights. Sophomore linemen Bo Firstenberger and Justin Wheeler stuffed a Trojan reverse to stop the fourth down play. However, a Glen Este interception ended the Knight drive.
An errant snap on the Trojan’s next possession sailed over the punters head and gave the ball back to Kings at the Glen Este 2-yard line. Sophomore running back Michael Ovington carried the ball into the end zone and Woeste’s successful PAT gave the Knights a 20 – 0 lead early in the second quarter.
Glen Este finally got on the scoreboard with a nine-play, 75-yard touchdown drive. The Trojans missed the PAT leaving the score Kings 20, Glen Este 6.
Another Kings turnover gave the ball back to Glen Este late in the half. However, sacks by Wheeler and Junior lineman Karlis Walsh stopped the Trojan drive and ended the half with Kings winning 20 to 6.
The Knights went three and out to open the second half and then Glen Este consumed the rest of the third quarter with a 19-play drive. The Trojans converted three consecutive fourth downs before the Kings defense stopped Glen Este on its fourth, fourth down attempt.
Kings countered with its own time consuming drive of 12 plays that covered 80 yards and ended with an Ovington 3-yard scoring run. Offensive linemen consisting of juniors A. J. Coleman, Paul Koerbel, Connor Goodpaster and sophomores Chris Crabtree and Cody Bauer along with Junior tight end Larry Southall paved the way for the scoring drive. The PAT was successful and provided the final score 27 – 6 and a Knight victory.
Kings defensive tackles, Junior Tyler Byrd and Sophomore Jeremy Vandever won the battle in the trenches which allowed linebackers sophomore Josh Backer and juniors Adam Spohr and Ryan Hartsig to stop the Trojan running game. The Knight secondary consisting of Phipps and sophomores Ted Dorsa, Jack Olds and Russ Lawson provided terrific run support and swarming pass coverage.
Next Game: Home, Saturday, October 1, 2011, 10 a.m. against Little Miami.
A Loveland Tiger touchdown with 1:35 remaining in the game sent the Kings Junior Varsity (JV) to its third defeat. The Knights took an early fourth quarter lead on a two-yard keeper by junior signal caller Drew Patterson. Kings had the chance to widen the score with three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter instead a blocked field goal and the late 50-yard Tiger touchdown pass gave Loveland the 16 –12 victory.
Kings controlled the first series of the game consuming nearly nine-minutes with an 80-yard, 13-play drive to the Loveland 20-yard line before turning the ball over on downs. Receptions from Kings juniors Willie Strosnider and Larry Southall and runs from sophomore Michael Ovington propelled the drive. Knight sophomore Tyler McCall and junior Colt Perry also each had a carry.
The Knights forced a Tiger three and out on Loveland’s first offensive series. A tremendous Tiger punt from the Loveland 20-yard line rolled dead at King’s 11. Patterson was sacked in the end zone for a safety on the Knights third play giving the Tigers an early second quarter lead 2 – 0.
Loveland’s returner took the kickoff at the Tiger 30-yard line and raced down the sideline. Kings freshman kicker Lennart Boysen made a touchdown saving tackle at the Knight 35. Loveland connected on a 35-yard touchdown strike on its first play. The point after touchdown (PAT) was good making the score 9 – 0 in favor of the Tigers.
With two minutes remaining in the first half Kings scored on a two-yard Ovington run. A 42-yard pass from Patterson to Strosnider to the four-yard line set up Ovington’s scoring plunge. The missed PAT left the score 9 – 6 Loveland leading.
Loveland took over but didn’t move the ball and a sack by Kings sophomore lineman Justin Wheeler ended the first half with the Tigers leading 9 – 6.
The Knight defense stood strong opening the second half forcing a Loveland punt. Kings junior lineman Karlis Walsh broke through the Tiger protection, blocked the punt, and junior linebacker Ryan Hartsig recovered the loose ball. The Knights took over on the Loveland 40 yard line, drove the ball to the 9-yard line but missed the field goal leaving the score 9 – 6.
Once again Kings forced a three and out and Knight junior Parker Phipps’ 30-yard punt return put the ball at the Tiger 30-yard line. Runs by McCall, Perry and receptions from Phipps and Strosnider moved the Knights to the 2-yard line where Patterson took the keeper across the goal line. The PAT was no good but the Knights lead 12 – 9 early in the fourth quarter.
Late in the fourth quarter Kings drove to the Loveland 3-yard line but stalled. A blocked field goal gave the ball back to the Tigers at their own 20-yard line with slightly more than three minutes left in the game.
A sack by Hartsig, a knocked down pass by sophomore linebacker Matt Sannella set up third down and 20. Loveland connected on a 22-yard pass and then the 50-yard game winning touchdown reception.
The Knights had two additional chances to regain the lead late in the fourth quarter. Kings was unable to convert a fourth down and a hook and lateral involving Strosnider and junior receiver Sawyer Dean was stopped ending the game.
Kings offensive line consisting of juniors A.J. Coleman, Connor Goodpaster and Paul Koerbel; and sophomores Cody Bauer and Bo Firstenberger provided solid protection and controlled the line of scrimmage. Sophomores Chris Crabtree and Chris Carlin also played on the offensive line.
Kings junior defensive linemen Travis Byrd and Walsh and sophomores Wheeler and Firstenberger as well as junior linebackers Adam Spohr and Hartsig, and sophomore Sannella constantly pressured the Loveland quarterback. Knight defensive backs including Phipps and sophomores Ted Dorsa, Jack Olds and Russ Lawson knocked down several Tiger passes. Sophomores Jeremy Vandever and Josh Baker also saw time on defense.
Next Game: Saturday, September 24, beginning 10 a.m., Home versus Glen Este
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Early offensive struggles and five turnovers resulted in a loss for the Kings Junior Varsity Football Team to the Harrison Wildcats 20 – 12. For most of the first half the Knights were unable to move the ball as each of the first five offensive possessions either resulted in a three and out or a turnover.
Harrison started the scoring early in the first quarter with a 77-yard touchdown run on their second play from scrimmage. The missed point after touchdown (PAT) left the score 6 – 0 Wildcats leading.
The Knights recovered Harrison’s ensuing on-side kick to begin their second offensive possession at midfield. A Wildcat linebacker stepped in front of a Kings pass on the Knights first play and Harrison took the ball over on their own 45-yard line.
Harrison moved the ball 55-yards on 10 plays capped off by a 12-yard touchdown run by the Wildcat quarterback. The PAT was missed and Harrison led 12 – 0.
The Knights then went three and out resulting in a punt by sophomore Nate Jarrett. Kings quickly got the ball back when sophomore defensive back Ted Dorsa intercepted a Harrison halfback pass.
Unfortunately, for the Knights offense Harrison picked off their second pass of the half. Kings did receive a break when the “pick six” was called back because of a Wildcat penalty. The Knight defensive stood strong causing the Wildcats to punt. Harrison faked the punt and was stuffed by Kings. Both teams were unable to convert fourth downs on their next offensive possessions.
The Knights finally got on the scoreboard with a 6-yard pass from sophomore quarterback Ryan Maguire to sophomore tight end Logan Leahy late in the second quarter. Kings took possession on the Harrison 45-yard line and a four-yard run by sophomore Tyler McCall and 25-yard and 14-yard receptions by junior receivers Willie Strosnider and Parker Phipps respectively moved the ball to the Wildcat four-yard line.
A four-yard touchdown run by sophomore running back Michael Ovington was nullified because of a Kings penalty. On third and goal the Knights reached the end zone as a result of the pass from Maguire to Leahy. The PAT was wide right leaving the score at halftime 12 – 6 with Harrison leading.
Late in the third quarter Harrison again scored with a 20-yard run and converted the two-point conversion to increase the Wildcat lead to 20 – 6.
Kings punted on its next offensive possession but the ball bounced off a Harrison player and Knights junior linebacker Adam Spohr pounced on it. The Knights took over on their own 40-yard line. Runs by Ovington and Maguire moved the ball to the Wildcat 14-yard line. Ovington then punched it in to cut into Harrison’s lead. The missed PAT left the score Harrison 20, Kings 12.
The Knights had one last chance to even the score with less than a minute left in the game when they recovered a Harrison fumble at the Kings 20-yard line. A hook and ladder play involving Phipps and junior receiver Sawyer Dean gained five yards. Unfortunately, a much longer pick up was stopped because Phipps knee was on the turf when he caught the ball. A 30-yard pass reception by Strosnider moved the ball to the Wildcat 40-yard with 20 seconds remaining. But any last second heroics were thwarted by a Harrison interception.
The loss drops the Kings JV team to 1 and 2 on the season.
Next Game: Saturday, September 17, beginning 10 a.m. at Loveland
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Kings junior defensive back and punt returner Parker Phipp’s 60-yard punt return for a touchdown and 29 unanswered points propelled the Knights Junior Varsity team to their first win 29 to 7 over the Milford Eagles.
Milford opened the scoring when they used an 80-yard wide receiver pass to reach the end zone on their first play. The successful point after touchdown (PAT) gave the Eagles the early 7 – 0 lead.
The Knights punted on their first and second offensive possessions. Unfortunately, on Kings third offensive possession, great starting position for the Knights as a result of a blocked punt by sophomore defensive end Justin Wheeler was nullified by a penalty. The Knights eventually punted again.
The Knights defense consistently harassed the Eagle quarterback while containing Milford’s running and passing game. Junior defensive Karlis Walsh, Wheeler, and defensive tackle Travis Byrd recorded a sack on the Eagles next possession pushing Milford back to their own 14-yard line.
Kings took over on the Eagle 37-yard line. A 25-yard touchdown scamper by sophomore running back Michael Ovington was nullified by a penalty. However, on the next play junior quarterback Drew Patterson hit sophomore tight end Logan Leahy for the touchdown. Freshman kicker Adam Woeste hit the PAT and tied the score 7 – 7 early in the second period.
The Knights defense forced another Milford punt and Kings took the ball over on their own 41-yard line. Patterson connected with junior receiver Willie Strosnider for about 20 yards and an interference penalty on the Eagles moved the ball to the 11-yard line. Once again an Ovington touchdown run was wiped out by a penalty. However, on the next play Patterson hit Leahy to move the ball to the 1 yard line and Ovington punched it in to give the Knights the lead. The PAT was missed and the score remained 13 Kings and 7 Eagles.
Kings freshman kicker Lennart Boysen booted the ensuing kickoff into the end zone for a touch back. However, the Eagle’s drive stalled and they were forced to punt. The Knights immediately increased their lead to 19 – 7 as Phipps took the punt and returned it for a 60-yard touchdown. Patterson’s pass to junior running back Colt Perry on the two-point conversion was incomplete leaving the Kings lead at 12.
Another Knight defensive stand caused an Eagle punt and Phipps again had a terrific return allowing the Kings offense to begin their drive inside the Milford 30-yard line. The Knights could not move the ball and just as the second quarter ended Boysen’s 34-yard field goal fell just short, leaving the halftime score 19 to 7 in favor of Kings.
The Knights put together an 11-play drive to move from their own 12-yard line to the Milford 6 to open the second half. Sophomore quarterback Ryan Maguire completed several key passes to Strosnider and Perry. Kings running backs Ovington, Perry steadily moved the chains and sophomore Tyler McCall ripped off a 30-yard run putting the ball on the Eagle 6-yard line setting up Woeste’s field goal to move the Kings lead to 22 – 7.
Another Ovington touchdown early in the 4th quarter and Woeste’s successful PAT provided the final score Kings 29 and Milford 7.
Next Game: Saturday, September 10, 2011 – 10 a.m. at Harrison.
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A fumble, three interceptions and a blocked punt were too many miscues for the Kings Junior Varsity team to overcome in dropping a close opening game to the Lebanon Warriors 26 to 20.
Knight’s junior linebacker Ryan Hartsig got Kings on the board first when he snatched a Warrior option pitch and raced 80 yards to the end zone. An unsuccessful two point conversion left the score 6 – 0 Kings leading.
Lebanon regained the lead on the next series. The Warriors took the ensuing kickoff to the Kings 45 yard line and then completed a 45 yard touchdown pass on the first play of their second offensive possession. The successful two-point conversion gave Lebanon the 8 – 6 lead.
Neither team could muster much offensive movement on the next couple of series and resulted in several punts.
The next score occurred just before halftime when Lebanon blocked a Knight punt and recovered the ball on Kings five-yard line. The Warriors punched the ball in and an unsuccessful two-point conversion resulted in a halftime score Lebanon 14 and the Knights 6.
The Knights scored on its opening possession of the third quarter moving the ball 65 yards in 10 plays. Runs by sophomore Michael Ovington and junior Colt Perry and key receptions by junior Willie Strosnider moved the ball to the three-yard line. Junior quarterback Drew Patterson reached the end zone on a keeper. The offensive line consisting of juniors Connor Goodpaster, A. J. Coleman, Paul Koerbel and Nick Squires and sophomore Cody Bauer provided solid protection allowing Kings to move down the field. The missed two-point conversion left the score 14 – 12 Lebanon leading.
Once again the Warriors countered and scored on its next possession, missing the two point conversion to increase the Lebanon lead to 20 – 12.
The Knights responded on its next offensive possession when Ovington reached the end zone on a four-yard touchdown run. Patterson connected with sophomore tight end Logan Leahy for the two-point conversion equaling the score 20 – 20 late in the third quarter. Patterson hit Leahy on a 14-yard reception for a key first down and then hooked up with Strosnider on a 30-yard pass to move the ball to the four-yard line.
The Knight defense held strong after Lebanon took possession late in the third quarter and moved the ball to the Kings 15-yard line. Knight sophomore defensive back Jacob Wires deflected a pass and Hartsig delivered a big hit in sacking the Warrior’s quarterback.
On the first play of the King’s offensive possession Lebanon intercepted a Knight screen pass and took the ball into the end zone. Kings then turned the ball over on downs and had two more passes intercepted resulting in a final score of Lebanon 26 and Kings 20.
Defensive ends sophomore Justin Wheeler and junior Karlis Walsh; sophomore defensive tackle Bo Firstenberger; and linebackers juniors Hartsig and Adam Spohr and sophomore Matt Sannella all recorded several tackles for the Knights.
Next Game: Milford, Saturday, September 3, 2011 – 10 a.m. at Kings Stadium.
