Battle Creek Hands Oakland-Craig First Loss of Season

September 10, 2015 Leave a comment


Battle Creek easily handled the Oakland-Craig Knights last Friday in Oakland, downing the Knights 41-12.

“As a team we were disappointed with the way we played. We knew is was going to take a great effort on our part to beat a team like Battle Creek, stated O-C Head Coach Joe Anderson. “They are a big physical team that wore us down as the game went on.”

Battle Creek held Oakland-Craig to 226 yards in total offense, while they racked up 500 yards. Defensively, Connor Thiele lead the way with eight tackles, followed by Cole Mitchell and Hos Smith with five each.

“This week we have to get back to the basics and really improve on our techniques and fundamentals. I  felt we were very sloppy in many of those areas.” said Coach Anderson. “This was only one game and our team goals are very much still intact, but it is very important that we learn from this game and make the corrections so we can continue to improve.

The Knights are on the road this Friday, looking to add another win to their record against the Tekamah-Herman Tigers. Kick-off is at 7:00 p.m. Go Knights!!

O-C's Garrett Seagren runs one in for six against Battle Creek Friday night. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

O-C’s Garrett Seagren runs one in for six against Battle Creek Friday night. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Battle Creek's offense scores one of many TD's agains O-C Friday night. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Battle Creek’s offense scores one of many TD’s agains O-C Friday night. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

 

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Oakland-Craig Falls to Battle Creek

September 11, 2014 Leave a comment


The Oakland-Craig Knights traveled to Battle Creek Friday night for what ended up being a very tough game for the Knights.

Battle Creek is ranked #2 and with a good reason as they dominated the Knights on both ends of the ball.

The Knights only scored one touchdown in four quarters of play, coming in the second quarter on a 43 yard  pass from Cody Mace to Michael Fischer.

Nick Arlt led the way on the defense with 11 tackles followed by Conner Thiele with 10.

With two games under their belt, the Knights are 1-1.

They take on the Tekamah-Herman Tigers this Friday night at 7:00 p.m. in Oakland.

Nick Arlt is making a move on the Battle Creek opponent. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.

Cody Mace is making a move on the Battle Creek opponent. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.

Nick Arlt, #12, and Black Uhing, #73, talk things over with assistant coach Nick Arlt. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.

Nick Arlt, #12, and Black Uhing, #73, talk things over with assistant coach Nick Arlt. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.

Justin Smith is fighting his way through two Battle Creek players. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.

Justin Smith is fighting his way through two Battle Creek players. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.

Nick Arlt, #12, takes off running as #15 Zach Ahrens and #16 Bob Gatewood block for him. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.

Nick Arlt, #12, takes off running as #15 Zach Ahrens and #16 Bob Gatewood block for him. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.

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