Knights Drop Season Opener 16-20

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Arabian Knights score 2nd touchdown against the Boaz Pirates
Photo by Dwight Hayes

September 1, 2007
Turnovers and penalties plagued both Arab and Boaz during their season opener Thursday night but Boaz eventually emerged with the win by a score of 20-16.  Arab had seven turnovers while Boaz had four.

Arab scored first on a 45 yard pass from Jonathan Embry to Jon Russell with 7:36 in the first quarter the score was 7-0 Arab.  Boaz answered with a score of their own but the extra point attempt was no good and Arab held onto the lead 7-6.  Boaz tacked on 7 more points to take the lead 13-7.  Arab tied the game 13-13 with 9:50 left in the fourth quarter.  Twenty-three seconds later Boaz broke the first play from scrimmage for a 64 yard touchdown run.  The extra point was good and Boaz led 20-13.  With 6:51 left in the game, Trey Knighton kicked a field goal to make the score 20-16 Boaz.  It was all defense after that as neither team was able to sustain a drive.  Boaz eventually gained possession and ran the clock out for the win.

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