East Knox High School

Recently, on November 14, two East Knox FFA members competed in the State Animal Management Career Development Event held in the Kasich Building at the Ohio Exposition Center in Columbus where they placed 18th out of a group of teams from across Ohio.

The East Knox FFA recently represented the state of Ohio and competed in the National FFA Nursery/Landscape Career Development Event held in conjunction with the 96th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.

Eight members of the East Knox FFA recently attended the 96th annual National FFA Convention held November 1-4, 2023 at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis Convention Center, and Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana where they attended sessions, received awards, listened to motivational speakers, attended workshops, and took tours.

Recently, at the 96th National FFA Convention held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, East Knox FFA members Trenton Comer, Kalvin Gallwitz, Alexandria Magers, and Joci Totten received the American FFA Degree.

The Knox Morrow Athletic Conference released their All-KMAC football selections for 2023. The conference includes Cardington-Lincoln, Centerburg, East Knox, Fredericktown, Mount Gilead, Loudonville and Northmor.

No. 1 Garaway made easy work of No. 9 East Knox in the Division VI, Region 23 OHSAA football regional quarterfinals on Friday, leading by six touchdowns at halftime and never looking back in a 49-7 rout.

No. 9 East Knox Bulldogs (7-4, 5-2) at No. 1 Garaway Pirates (11-0, 5-0)

Blake Elliott has been a standout player just about every time he hits the gridiron, whether it has been scoring touchdowns or stopping players in the backfield on defense. Last week in the opening round of the Division VI, Region 23 playoffs he was dominant on all fronts, and he is this week’s Athlete of the Week.

No. 9 East Knox (7-4, 5-2) was fueled by a four touchdown performance by running back Blake Elliott, leading the Bulldogs to a 35-17 win over No. 8 Martins Ferry (5-6. 0-2) in the first round of the Division VI, Region 23 state football tournament.

No. 9 East Knox Bulldogs (6-4, 5-2) at No. 8 Martins Ferry Purple Riders (5-5, 0-2)

No. 12 East Knox was swept by No. 6 Madison Christian in the Division IV Central 1 District/Sectional tournament on Oct. 18, finishing off the Bulldog volleyball season with a 5-15 record. They were 4-9 in Knox Morrow Athletic Conference play.

Danville (10-0, 7-0) faced Eat Knox (6-4, 5-2) in what Coach Matt Blum dubbed the "Mud Bowl", and while the Bulldogs fought KMAC’s top team through overtime, the Blue Devils finished the season undefeated with a 14-12 win.

Jax Lester threw for three touchdowns and Blake Elliott ran for two scores to lead East Knox (6-3, 5-1) to a 42-28 win over KMAC rival Loudonville (3-6, 2-4) for their second straight win.

Danville (6-16, 3-9) and East Knox (5-14, 4-9) went head to head in KMAC volleyball action on Oct. 10, and Mykenzie Neitzelt of the Blue Devils put together an all-around great performance to knock off the Bulldogs 3-1.

Blake Elliott had a monster day for East Knox (5-3, 4-1), rushing for 205 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Bulldogs to a 35-0 shutout over KMAC rival Fredericktown (3-5, 2-3).

East Knox (5-13, 4-8) took on Mount Gilead (0-19, 0-12) on Thursday, and made quick work of the KMAC rival Indians in a 3-0 sweep.

East Knox (3-12, 1-7) continue to struggle as the season winds down, going 0-2 last week against a pair of KMAC foes.

Mount Vernon News local football scoreboard Sept. 15

Heading into Friday night's KMAC-opening game vs. Centerburg the East Knox Bulldogs were 1-2, starting with a 14-0 win over Northridge before enduring a pair of losses.

When it comes to high school sports, East Knox volleyball coach Kelsey Walters sees the experience as an opportunity for personal and athletic growth. A key ingredient in the mix is to recognize that progress is more important than perfection from teen student-athletes.