Game Summary
The Nordonia Knights continued their strong start to the 2026 season with a 46-12 win over East on August 28. Nordonia jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, building the margin to 29-0 before East scored its first points late in the second quarter.
Quarterback Fakult and running back Mayes led a balanced attack for the Knights. Mayes rushed seven times for 51 yards and two touchdowns, while Fakult added 35 yards and a rushing score to go along with a 50 yard touchdown pass to Kaminski. Koran and Fisher also found the end zone on the ground for Nordonia.
Offense Puts Together a Complete Effort
Nordonia finished with 285.5 total yards compared to 175 for East. The Knights ran for 173.5 yards on 32 carries and added 112 yards through the air on 7 of 15 passing. Kaminski was the leading receiver for Nordonia with 61 yards, highlighted by his 50 yard touchdown catch in the second quarter.
East’s offense found more success through the air than on the ground. Quarterback Williams-Clay threw two touchdown passes, connecting with Karim from 20 yards out and with Cherry from 10 yards out. Jefferson led East with 82 receiving yards, and Council paced the rushing attack with 20 yards.
Turnovers and Penalties Told Part of the Story
Nordonia held a decisive edge in turnovers, giving the ball away just once compared to three East turnovers. The Knights intercepted one East pass while forcing two additional giveaways. Both teams struggled with penalties, as East was flagged 20 times for 145 yards and Nordonia was penalized 12 times for 135 yards.
Scoring Summary
Nordonia opened the game with a 18 yard touchdown run from Mayes at the 5:43 mark of the first quarter, and Koran added a 2 yard touchdown run before the period ended to make it 14-0.
The Knights extended the lead in the second quarter on another Mayes touchdown run, this one from 11 yards out, followed by Fakult’s 50 yard touchdown strike to Kaminski that pushed the score to 29-0. East got on the board late in the half when Williams-Clay found Karim for a 20 yard score, though the two point conversion failed.
Fakult opened the third quarter scoring with an 18 yard touchdown run, and East answered with a second Williams-Clay touchdown pass, this one to Cherry from 10 yards, again failing on the two point try. Fisher capped the third quarter scoring with a 2 yard touchdown run.
Nordonia added the final points of the game in the fourth quarter on a 41 yard field goal from Neal, setting the final score at 46-12.
Knights Look Ahead to Villa Angela-St. Joseph
Nordonia sits at 2-0 to open the season following wins over St. Vincent-St. Mary and East. The Knights will look to stay unbeaten on Friday, September 4, when they host Villa Angela-St. Joseph at 7 p.m.
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FAQs
What was the final score of the Nordonia vs East football game?
Nordonia defeated East by a final score of 46-12.
Who led Nordonia in rushing?
Mayes led the Knights in rushing with 51 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries.
Who led Nordonia in receiving?
Kaminski led Nordonia with 61 receiving yards, including a 50 yard touchdown catch.
How many turnovers did each team have?
Nordonia turned the ball over once, while East committed three turnovers.
What is Nordonia’s record after this game?
The win improves Nordonia to 2-0 on the season.
