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Denver derails the Knights

Pictured is junior Lance Moore (52) after making a stop against the Cyclones last Friday evening. Contributed photo.

The Union Knights (1-1) fell to 1-1 Friday at the hands of the Denver Cyclones (2-0). The final score was 32-6. Quarterback Grant Behrens threw for 346 yards and a touchdown but was also forced into two interceptions. The touchdown was caught by Max Eikamp who finished with 113 yards receiving. Michael Niebergall also turned in a solid effort, hauling in 11 passes for 112 yards. In the end, Denver’s ground game was too much to handle for the Knights, as they out-rushed Union 304-44. Pictured is junior Lance Moore (52) after making a stop against the Cyclones last Friday evening. This week, the Knights host Center Point-Urbana (1-1) in non-district action. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Friday in La Porte City.