Fleming Island Fl- For the third week in a row the Oakleaf Knights stayed hot in a wet raining Clay County matchup against their rivals the Fleming Island Eagles. The Knights started off strong with Jack Mckissock handing the ball off to Chris Foy II for an early touchdown in the first quarter making the score 7-0.
Chris Foy II rushes in for a touchdown!
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Fleming Island-0 pic.twitter.com/pTzQZ7MPOQ
With the rain pouring down, both offenses couldn’t find the end zone until the Knights found a way to kick a field goal making it 10-0. Building leads has been customary for Oakleaf early in the 2024 season, however the Eagles would find a way to erase that lead when Akron commit Cibastian Broughton tossed a beautiful pass to Trace Burney to find the end zone making the score 10-7.
Cibastian Broughton passes to Trace Burney for a touchdown!
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4:49! Left to play
Eagles lead 10-7 pic.twitter.com/0QGfFeqP1P
The Eagles defense would then step up to the plate. They generated a big stop to give the ball back to the offense. This would allow Cibastian Broughton to do his thing again, rushing for a touchdown right before the half. Fleming Island would to take the lead over Oakleaf 13-10.
Cibastian Broughton rushes in for a touchdown extra point no good! Eagles lead 13-10 with 1:02 left to left @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/28vYNsU9to
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After the half, Fleming Island would get the ball yet fumble on the Knights side of the field, as the Knights recovered. The mistake in such a close rivalry game would prove costly as the Knights took advantage. Mckissock would turn around and hand off the ball again to Foy II for his second rushing touchdown of the night to take the lead 17-13.
The Knights and Eagles both had big defensive stops all night. Case in point, when Oakleaf seemed like they would control the clock and capitalize on a drive late in the second half, Fleming Island would make one of those big stops.
Fleming island blocks the kick!!!
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4:24 left to play @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/v9pF58qvK0
The Eagles special teams blocked a field goal attempt by Oakleaf for the score to remain the same with 4:24 left to play in the game. Fleming Island had one last chance to either tie or take the lead. Their drive would got to a 4th down with 47 seconds left to play in the game. Yet Oakleaf’s Jordin Price would intercept a pass in the end zone to secure the 17-13 victory.
INTERCEPTION FOR THE KNIGHTS! pic.twitter.com/Ne9ZQsas0i
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It was a long night in Clay county after the game was delayed several times. It was a rainy night in Clay county, as the bad weather made for a good game. It was the winning Knights in Clay county, as Oakleaf found a way to remain undefeated.
