Mullen snaps school record in Knoch victory
Knoch's Jake Murphy (5) fights off Valley defender Darnell Coaston to make a catch during the Knights’ 35-18 victory at Butler’s Art Bernardi Stadium. Murphy had nine catches for 178 yards on the night. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle
QB throws for 312 yards, runs for 136 as Knights topple Valley, 35-18, for 1st win
BUTLER TWP — The present felt pretty good for Knoch’s football team Friday night.
Tim Burchett got his first win as a head coach as his team defeated Valley, 35-18, at Butler’s Art Bernardi Stadium. Codi Mullen shattered the program’s single-season passing yardage record. Jake Murphy ended his prep career with 178 receiving yards and long punt and interception returns.
But for the Knights, it’s all about what’s to come.
“There’s a lot of talent in this school. I believe there’s a league championship team here,” first-year Knoch coach Burchett said.
“The record feels good, but the win is more important,” Mullen said. “We’re going to get a lot of these next year.”
“I wish I was coming back next season,” senior Murphy said. “This coaching staff is unbelievable. Coach Burchett ... That dude is going to change the culture of Knoch football. This program is going to win for a long time.”
That stretch of winning may have started Friday night.
Knoch #57 Matthew Carney brings down Valley #8 Xavier Wilson In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
Knoch #2 Cody Mullens breaks free from the Valley defense In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
Knoch #3 James Snyder celebrates a Knoch touchdown against Valley In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
Knoch #2 Cody Mullens dives just short of the end zone against Valley In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
Knoch #5 Jake Murphy breaks free for a touchdown against Valley In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
Knoch #12 Jack Bauman breaks free from Valley #11 Coury Pitts In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
Knoch #5 Jake Murphy fights off Valley #1Darnell Coaston to make a catch in a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
Knoch #5 Jake Murphy fights off Valley #1Darnell Coaston to make a catch in a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
Knoch head coach Tim Burchett celebrates with players after his team defeated Valley In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
Knoch head coach Tim Burchett celebrates with players after his team defeated Valley In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
Knoch#61 Lucas Rouleau and #19 Bennett Shaw bring down Valley #25 Dallas Price In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
Knoch head coach Tim Burchett points up to heaven above after his team defeated Valley In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
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Knoch #57 Matthew Carney brings down Valley #8 Xavier Wilson In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
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Knoch #2 Cody Mullens breaks free from the Valley defense In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
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Knoch #3 James Snyder celebrates a Knoch touchdown against Valley In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
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Knoch #2 Cody Mullens dives just short of the end zone against Valley In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
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Knoch #5 Jake Murphy breaks free for a touchdown against Valley In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
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Knoch #12 Jack Bauman breaks free from Valley #11 Coury Pitts In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
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Knoch #5 Jake Murphy fights off Valley #1Darnell Coaston to make a catch in a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
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Knoch #5 Jake Murphy fights off Valley #1Darnell Coaston to make a catch in a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
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Knoch head coach Tim Burchett celebrates with players after his team defeated Valley In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
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Knoch head coach Tim Burchett celebrates with players after his team defeated Valley In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
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Knoch#61 Lucas Rouleau and #19 Bennett Shaw bring down Valley #25 Dallas Price In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
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Knoch head coach Tim Burchett points up to heaven above after his team defeated Valley In a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference football game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Twp on Friday October 28, 2022. Justin Guido/ Special to the Eagle 10/28/22
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