Gallery: Knoch Knights Football Week 1

2023-08-26 00:16:05

Knoch’s Jackson Bauman (2) looks for an opening during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

The Knoch Knights won the first game of the season on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, against the Hampton Talbots. The final score was 45-38.

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Knoch’s Kaden Spencer (4) catches a pass during the fourth quarter of the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Brady Pflugh (10) celebrates with the student section after the Knights defeated Hampton 45-38 on Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch’s Kannon Trofimuk (21) oconverts on an extra point attempt in the fourth quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch’s Codi Mullen (5) attempts a pass in the second quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Ben Martin (59) and Camron Jakovac (50) watch a play unfold along the sideline during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Wyatt Foster (54) and fellow defensive linemen charge the Hampton offensive line in the second quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch’s Jackson Bauman (2) looks for an opening during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Anthony Nicolazzo (20) finds space in the first quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

The Knoch student section celebrates a tackle in the opening kickoff during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Dylan Pinkerton (9) leads a pack of Knights in a tackle of Hampton's Brock Borgo (22) in the first quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Members of the Knoch Marching Band enter the stadium in preparation for the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

The Knoch Knights take the field for the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

The student sections erupts after the Knoch Knights score a touchdown in the first quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Members of the Knoch Marching Band performs during halftime Friday night in Saxonburg, Pa. Jared Todhunter / Special to the Butler Eagle. 08/25/2023

Knoch’s Anthony Nicolazzo (20) runs with the ball in the second quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch’s Kaden Spencer (4) catches a pass during the fourth quarter of the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Brady Pflugh (10) celebrates with the student section after the Knights defeated Hampton 45-38 on Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch’s Kannon Trofimuk (21) oconverts on an extra point attempt in the fourth quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch’s Codi Mullen (5) attempts a pass in the second quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Ben Martin (59) and Camron Jakovac (50) watch a play unfold along the sideline during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Wyatt Foster (54) and fellow defensive linemen charge the Hampton offensive line in the second quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch’s Jackson Bauman (2) looks for an opening during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Anthony Nicolazzo (20) finds space in the first quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
The Knoch student section celebrates a tackle in the opening kickoff during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Dylan Pinkerton (9) leads a pack of Knights in a tackle of Hampton's Brock Borgo (22) in the first quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Members of the Knoch Marching Band enter the stadium in preparation for the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
The Knoch Knights take the field for the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
The student sections erupts after the Knoch Knights score a touchdown in the first quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Members of the Knoch Marching Band performs during halftime Friday night in Saxonburg, Pa. Jared Todhunter / Special to the Butler Eagle. 08/25/2023
Knoch’s Anthony Nicolazzo (20) runs with the ball in the second quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle