The East Knox Bulldogs were defeated by the Northmor Golden Knights with a score of 47-13 on Friday night. Despite the loss, their persistent effort and second-half performance demonstrated a team determined to improve.
According to reports, the Knox-Morrow Athletic Conference matchup occurred on October 3 at Northmor High School. After an early setback, East Knox regrouped and found their rhythm on offense. The Bulldogs managed to score through a 12-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter and added another scoring drive in the fourth quarter, culminating in a 6-yard touchdown pass followed by a successful extra point. The East Knox defense also made crucial stops in the second half, including a fumble recovery that helped shift momentum late in the game. Despite facing one of the conference's toughest opponents, the Bulldogs showed resilience and composure, continuing to build chemistry with a balanced offensive strategy.
Looking ahead, East Knox will return home to face Loudonville on October 10 at 7 p.m., aiming to secure their second win of the season in front of their home supporters.
In last year's encounter, Northmor defeated East Knox 42-0 in Week 3. However, this season's offensive progress for the Bulldogs indicates a team moving in a positive direction.
