By: Rich Bontrager

TheSouthernSportsEdition.com news services

For the third consecutive week the Frederica Knights dominated their opponent, this time August Prep and came away with an easy win of 44-13.

The lop-sided victory began as the Knights defense forced the Cavaliers to punt after their opening drive stalled out.

Four plays later, Coach Brandon Derrick’s offensive would score on a Denver Anthony (QB) pass to Sophomore receiver Jaiden Rose-Scally. With 9:18 remaining in the first quarter, and the extra point was good Frederica was up 7-0.

Moments later, the Knights would force a turn over and the score on the very next play. The score highlighted the speed and agility of Jashawn Sheffield (Sr) as he rushed for 18 yards and helped his team to an early 14-0 advantage.

By half-time Frederica was controlling all aspects of the game and leading August Prep Day 41-7.

The Knights Special teams contributed to the victory in a big way as Junior Kicker William Brock connected on all but one of his point after kicks.

Plus, Isaiah Jackson would return yet another kick off for 75 yards.

Throughout the game, Augusta Day Prep struggled to make clean snaps between Quarterback and center, which caused several broken plays with sloppy hand offs and the inability to get any offensive flow to the game.

The Knights defense keyed off of these mistakes and would sack Justin Meddings three times and force an interception.

The second half was all running clock to help move the game along and not have the Cavaliers’ homecoming events totally ruined.

With start of the third quarter, Freshman QB Thomas Veal (Fr.) would lead the offensive squad. Such lengthy play time for younger players in real ball games is only strengthening the depth chart of a team that is showing great potential of being crowned state champion.

The Knights final score would come with 9:08 left to go in the third quarter. Frederica would have to settle for only 3 points as William Brock would kick a 35-yard field to seal the victory.

With the victory, Frederica improves to 3-2, while Augusta Prep Day continues to look for their first win of 2018.

The Knights will have the coming week off and then will return to action on Friday, Sept. 28th. The off week will allow for several players to get healed up and return to the line to help their teammates battle powerhouse Pinewood Christian Academy.