By: Rich Bontrager

TheSouthernSportsEdition.com news services

For the second consecutive week the Frederica Knights enjoyed “running clock” the entire second half of their game and claimed a 48-2 victory of Westfield School.

With the atmosphere extra charged up for Homecoming ceremonies, the Frederica Knights Football squad came extra prepared to make sure the crowd enjoyed a complete celebration.

Frederica would once again receive the coin flip and elect to start on defense.

Westfield’s first possession only lasted four plays before he had to punt to the Knights.

Frederica would respond by scoring the first of 2 first-quarter touchdowns. First running back, Denver Anthony, scored from 22 yards out and a few moments later, Jaylin Simpson (QB) to Josh Meadows (WR) 24-yard pass reception.

William Brock made both of his point-after kicks making it 14-0 after one-quarter of play.

The Knight’s defense would effectively shut down the Hornets offense all night long, while Frederica’s offense worked at sizzling pace and scored almost at will.

By the end of the first half, Frederica controlled all aspects of the game and found themselves up 41-3.

One exciting play was when Jaylin Simpson stepped forward and intercepted Christin Corbett’s pass attempt. Simpson would run it back 56 yards for yet another Frederica touchdown.

In the first half, Simpson connected on a 55-yard TD pass to senior receiver, Jashawn Sheffield.

Coach Brandon Derrick not only celebrated his team’s 5th consecutive win, but he also stood by as his daughter was crowned homecoming Queen for 2018.

“In all, this was a great night for everyone,” Coach Derrick stated after the game.

With a running clock the entire second half, Frederica was once again able to rest many of their starters and allow many underclassmen to gain more real game time experience.

The ability to groom the younger players at this stage of the season only adds to the strength and depth of an already powerhouse Knights team, as the Knights advanced to 5-2 in the season, only three regular season games remain.

Fans and coaches are beginning to look ahead to the much anticipated final game against Bulloch Academy. The Gators suffered their first loss of the season, 29-15, to John Milledge Academy.

The table is being set for an exciting finish to the season, as the March to Mercer heats up.

Next week, the Knights remain at home and welcome, Trinity Christian to the island.

Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. on the Frederica Academy Campus