Oakland-Craig Wins Big Over Homer

Oakland-Craig took on Homer last Friday evening, easily defeating them with a score of 50-14.

Nick Arlt led the way offensively for the Knights. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.

This group of guys watches the game very intently! From left, Rusty Droescher, former head football coach and O-C Principal, David Uhing, Mark Smith and Jay Johnson, all of whom have boys playing on the team. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.

“We talked about starting fast, and we accomplished that. Our offense was able to put points on the board early and often.  We really challenged our defense to shut down their running game. Their quarterback was 2nd in class C-2 in rushing,” said Coach Joe Anderson. “I thought we played assignment sound football and really rallied to the football and held him to minimal yards.”

Nick Arlt broke a single game rushing record, 16 carries for a total of 362 yards and six touchdowns, and he didn’t play in the second half. Tommy Nelson led defensively, having 16 tackles.

“One of our goals was to win our district, this game allowed us to accomplish that. This week’s game is very important in that a win would give us a home game in the first round of the playoffs,” Joe stated.

The next game is tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. at Wisner. Go cheer on the Knights!