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Rustin Downs Cougars in Thriller

Written by: Paul Sarpen on Sunday, September 26th, 2021. Follow Paul Sarpen on Twitter.

In what could be the best game in the Ches-Mont this season, the Golden Knights beat Downingtown East, 16-14.

The game was evenly matched game, but the combination of six penalties and the Cougars having few answers for Rustin’s Wing-T, helped the Golden Knights run for 290 yards, led by Dayshawn Jacobs’ 187.

Chris Yanko got the Golden Knights on the scoreboard, on a five-yard run. Bo Horvath tied the score on an

eight-yard run.

Rustin got up at half 13-7, on a Quarterback sneak by Kobe Freeney. If the Golden Knights had a passing threat, this game could have been one sided. That said, they were able to expand their lead to 16-7 on a 25-yard field goal by Griffin Strunk.

Downingtown East added a touchdown early in the fourth frame to make it 16-14. They were able to drive deep into Rustin territory before an interception ended their threat.

West Chester Rustin 16, Downingtown East 14.

WC Rustin 7 6 3 0-16

Downingtown East 7 0 0 7-14

1st quarter

WCR – Chris Yanko 5 run (Griffin Strunk kick)

DE – Bo Horvath 8 run (Harry Marks kick)

2nd quarter

WCR – Kobe Freney 1 run (kick failed)

3rd quarter

WCR – Griffin Strunk 25 FG

4th quarter

DE – Bo Horvath 7 run (Harry Marks kick)