Laffler leads Knights with two TD’s but defense lets Longhorns off the hook

After a great start to the season, the football team has had a tough time getting back in the win column. The team had the week before off, giving the Knights two weeks to prepare for a tough Kell team. The game was close early, tied at 17-17 after three quarters. In the fourth, however, the Longhorns pulled away, taking advantage of Centennial turnovers to score two touchdowns in the final quarter. Quarterback Scott Laffler scored twice for the Knights on runs from 1 and 32 yards out. The team looks to end its five-game losing streak with a trip to Walton this Friday, followed by a home matchup with Campbell. … This Thursday, the volleyball team will take on Northview to open the Area 6-AAAAA Tournament. The team won the final two games of its regular season in straight games over Woodstock and Peachtree Ridge. … A 4-3 loss on Oct. 6 ended the season for the softball team. The game came in the opening round of the Region 6-AAAAA Tournament, leaving the Lady Knights out of the state playoffs this season.