Knoch faces section rival South Fayette
JEFFERSON TWP — Step 1 in trying to beat undefeated South Fayette: Don't beat yourself.
Knoch coach Frank Whalen is hoping his team realizes that step and then some when the Knights host the Lions at 7 p.m. Friday in a Northwest Nine football game.
Knoch (1-2, 1-1) hurt itself with penalties and turnovers in last week's 24-16 loss at Highlands.
“We had 16 penalties, probably took 10 or 12 in the first half alone,” Whalen said. “We lost two or three fumbles and threw an interception."
Knoch can afford few mistakes against a South Fayette team that is 4-0 overall, 2-0 in league play, and has outscored its opponents 148-19 thus far.
“They've won 45 to 50 straight conference games for a reason,” Whalen said. “That is an outstanding program.”
One positive for Knoch is that its rushing offense got back on track last week, as quarterback Jake Herrit ran for 152 yards and fullback Ivan Stapchuk picked up 122. Stapchuk has 402 yards rushing on the year.
A full report will appear in the Butler Eagle.
