TROJANS 42, KNIGHTS 0: While the final margin of
the 2023 Taco Shack Bowl is a discouraging way to open the season, the Knights
in the second half did show some encouraging potential to build upon in future
games. They put together several long drives including one punctuated by a long
run from quarterback Luke Dunham. The Knights got to the doorstop of the end
zone then turned the ball over on downs after failing to score on fourth down
and goal. On defense, the Knights stopped several Trojan drives. While the Trojans
managed to get a touchdown in the third, the Knights kept them scoreless in the
final quarter.
The Knights hope to reverse their fortunes next
week when they host Lehman back at House Park on Friday Sept. 1.
The Knights hope to reverse their fortunes next week when they host Lehman back at House Park on Friday Sept. 1.
Reporting by Callen Romell. Photos by Naomi
Di-Capua, Meredith Grotevant and Alice Scott.
STRONG
STOPS. The Knights continued to struggle in the second quarter, remaining
scoreless and allowing Anderson two more touchdowns. One of those touchdowns
was set up by a McCallum fumble. The scoreboard may not show it, but McCallum’s
defense put up solid resistance in the quarter, including a string of plays
pushing the Trojans to a third and 25.
Reporting by Callen Romell. Graphic by Alice
Scott. Photos by Naomi Di-Capua.
FRUSTRATING
FIRST. The Knights got off to a slow start in the first quarter of the 22nd
Taco Shack Bowl, ending the quarter in a 21-0 deficit. The Trojans, after
winning the toss and choosing to receive the ball first, scored on their
opening drive. McCallum wasn't able to answer. Thanks in part to a bad snap on
a Mac punt, Anderson managed to score on their next two possessions, while the
Knights didn't manage to get into the end zone. Turning the ball over via
fumble and on downs in the quarter, the Knights have their work cut out for the
rest of the game.
Reporting by Callen Romell. Graphic by Alice
Scott. Photos by Meredith Grotevant and Dave Winter.
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