Knights Score 21 Points in Second Quarter and Improve to 7-1 Behind Balanced Offense
Knights Rally Past an Early Deficit
The Nordonia Knights beat Stow-Munroe Falls 45-14 on Friday night in a Suburban League National Conference game. The win moves Nordonia to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in conference play.
Stow-Munroe Falls scored first when Gideon Larlham ran 3 yards for a touchdown at the 7:41 mark of the first quarter. William Allard’s extra point try missed, leaving the score at 6-0. Nordonia answered quickly. CJ Mayes scored on a 5-yard run at 5:07, and Jackson Neal’s kick gave the Knights a 7-6 lead.
The second quarter belonged to Nordonia. Karsen Fisher scored on a 1-yard run, Mayes added a 4-yard touchdown run, and Grant Kaminski ran in from 2 yards out. Neal made all three extra points, and the Knights led 28-6 at halftime.
Neal kicked a 38-yard field goal in the third quarter. Steven Fakult then found Kaminski on a 42-yard touchdown pass to make it 38-6. Fakult connected with Jamiere Davies on a 29-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to cap Nordonia’s scoring at 45.
Stow-Munroe Falls got on the board again late. Israel Purkiss ran 9 yards for a touchdown with 5:28 left, then added the conversion on a run to make the final 45-14.
Fakult Spreads the Ball Around
Nordonia completed 15 of 22 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns. Fakult threw both scores, and five different players caught passes.
Kaminski led the way with three catches for 72 yards and the 42-yard touchdown. Dominick Jackson caught five passes for 67 yards, with a long of 33. Collin Atha also had five catches and finished with 48 yards. Davies added 29 yards on his touchdown catch, and Brock Barwidi caught one pass for 17 yards.
On the ground, Nordonia ran 25 times for 118 yards. Fakult led the team with 48 rushing yards. Mayes scored twice, and Fisher and Kaminski each ran for a touchdown.
Nordonia finished with 351 total yards to Stow-Munroe Falls’ 172.5. The Knights also held a small edge in first downs, 12 to 11. Neal made all six extra points and his 38-yard field goal.
Turnovers and Penalties
Nordonia fumbled four times but lost only one. The Knights’ defense intercepted a Stow pass, and each team finished with one turnover. Both teams were flagged 10 times. Nordonia lost 91.5 yards to penalties, compared with 58.5 for Stow-Munroe Falls.
Purkiss led the Bulldogs on the ground with more than 60 yards. Stow-Munroe Falls completed 12 of 21 passes for 78 yards. A receiver wearing No. 44 had a team high 54 receiving yards for the Bulldogs.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
- 7:41: Larlham, 3 yard run. Kick no good. Nordonia 0, Stow 6.
- 5:07: Mayes, 5 yard run. Jackson Neal kick good. Nordonia 7, Stow 6.
Second quarter
- 9:47: Fisher, 1 yard run. Neal kick good. Nordonia 14, Stow 6.
- 8:49: Mayes, 4 yard run. Neal kick good. Nordonia 21, Stow 6.
- 4:14: Kaminski, 2 yard run. Neal kick good. Nordonia 28, Stow 6.
Third quarter
- 10:09: Neal, 38 yard field goal. Nordonia 31, Stow 6.
- 6:41: Fakult to Kaminski, 42 yard pass. Neal kick good. Nordonia 38, Stow 6.
Fourth quarter
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- 11:32: Fakult to Davies, 29 yard pass. Neal kick good. Nordonia 45, Stow 6.
- 5:28: Purkiss, 9 yard run. Purkiss conversion run good. Nordonia 45, Stow 14.
Looking Ahead
Nordonia returns home next Friday, Oct. 16, to host Medina at 7 p.m. The Knights enter that game at 7-1 overall and 4-1 in the Suburban League National Conference.
Medina is 2-6 overall and 2-3 in conference play. The Bees beat North Royalton 35-27 on Friday night, their second conference win of the season. Their other conference win came Sept. 11, when they beat Stow-Munroe Falls 46-40 in overtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nordonia and Stow-Munroe Falls football game?
Nordonia won 45-14 on Friday night in a Suburban League National Conference game.
What is Nordonia’s record after the win?
The Knights are 7-1 overall and 4-1 in conference play.
Who scored touchdowns for Nordonia?
CJ Mayes scored twice on runs. Karsen Fisher added a rushing touchdown. Grant Kaminski scored on a 2-yard run and a 42-yard pass from Steven Fakult. Jamiere Davies caught a 29-yard touchdown pass from Fakult.
How did Nordonia’s passing game perform?
The Knights completed 15 of 22 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns. Kaminski led all receivers with 72 yards.
Who does Nordonia play next?
Nordonia hosts Medina on Friday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m.
