By David Sharp
Knox County scored at least three touchdowns at the August 23, 2024 Schuyler County Football Jamboree at Queen City. The Eagles took on North Shelby, Schuyler County and Paris in a final tune up for the regular season opener at St. Paul Lutheran at Concordia on Friday, August 30, 2024.
Cooper Clair raced 26 yards for a KCHS touchdown against Schuyler County. North Shelby had a very good showing. The Raiders were the top performers at Schuyler County.
Cole Browning raced 40 yards for a Raider touchdown against Knox County. Gannon Bowen showed more North Shelby speed with a 30 yard TD dash. Colton Gander caught a 14 yard touchdown pass from Bo Bacon.
Knox County scored two touchdowns against Paris. Both teams showed improvement over last season. The Eagles and Coyotes displayed overall running speed and good defense in their series.
Teams played 12 offensive and 12 defensive plays against each of three opponents. Eight plays were varsity and four JV on both sides of the football. Paris receiver Brady Shivers was one of the best individual players at Schuyler County this season.
Carrsen Hayes scored for Knox County on a 15 yard run against Paris. Cooper Clair connected on a 50 yard touchdown pass found Carrsen Hayes for another Eagle score.
“There are some good things, and some things you know you are going to have to work on,” Knox County head football coach Bruce Vannoy said. “That’s what you expect this time of the year.”
“All in all, we stayed healthy. That is important,” Coach Vannoy said. “We will go back and watch film and find stuff to nitpick that’s for sure. All in all, I’m happy with our performance. The guys came out and played.”
“No matter what they do defensively or offensively, they are going to be well coached and physical,” Coach Vannoy said when asked about the Eagle season opener at Concordia, Missouri on August 30.
“We have to come ready and get to work this week and be ready to play this Friday.”
The Knox County at St. Paul Lutheran 8-Man football 2024 regular season opener for both teams is scheduled to be broadcast on the KMEM Radio audio stream. Fans can listen live at 7PM or pick the streaming feed up on the KMEM archives.
