McCallum Football

McCallum Comes Up Short Against Determined LBJ Team

The Knights traveled to Nelson Field last Friday night to do battle with the LBJ Jaguars, in a game that could determine the district championship. When the final whistle blew the Knights came up on the short end of the score 20 to 17.

McCallum Rolls Past Reagan On the Way Towards District Title

McCallum hosted the Reagan Raiders last Thursday Night at House Park, and when all was said and done McCallum improved their district record to 3 and 0 defeating the Raiders 47 to 7.

The Knights defense showed to be too much for the Raiders offense the whole night, holding the Raiders to just 71 yards rushing and 22 yards passing. McCallum’s Jonathan Fisher highlighted the strong defensive showing when he scooped up a Raider fumble and ran into the end zone for the Knights final score.

McCallum Continues Winning Ways

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The McCallum Knights took on the Johnston Rams last Thursday night at House Park in their second district game, and when the dust had settled the Knights came home with a 60 to 7 win.

McCallum’s defense again set the pace for the game holding the Rams to just 24 yards rushing on 20 carries and 132 yards passing, most of which was gained on a 74 yard touchdown pass in the 4^th quarter for Johnston’s lone score.

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The McCallum Knights took on the Johnston Rams last Thursday night at House Park in their second district game, and when the dust had settled the Knights came home with a 60 to 7 win.

McCallum’s defense again set the pace for the game holding the Rams to just 24 yards rushing on 20 carries and 132 yards passing, most of which was gained on a 74 yard touchdown pass in the 4^th quarter for Johnston’s lone score.

McCallum Turns It Around With Win Over Lanier

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The Knights set the pace for the defense, holding Lanier scoreless in the first three quarters of play. Defensively, the Knights were led with strong plays by linebackers Hudson Stancliff and Sam Richter. Defensive end Clete Donovan and defensive tackle Marshall Giddings helped keep the Vikings at bay for the first three periods.

The McCallum Knights opened their district play last Friday night at House Park with a convincing 42 to 14 win over long time foe, the Lanier Vikings.

McCallum Opens Season On a Down Note

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The sixth annual Taco Shack Bowl opened the season with the McCallum Knights taking on their long time rival Anderson Trojans. At the end of the night, McCallum posted a season opening loss to the Anderson Trojans, 44 to 20.

McCallum took the opening kickoff and began their initial march down the field, only to be stopped by the Trojans recovering a Mac fumble. Anderson took their opening series and capped it off with a touchdown. McCallum answered the call and went down the field behind the passing of Kevin Lusson and the receiving of Van Franks and Jordan Cole. The Knights tied up the scoreboard 7 all. Anderson returned the favor when they coughed up the football after Jamal Herring sacked the Trojan quarterback. Vance Robinson recovered the fumble for the Knights.