Submitted by Craig Kay

The Siskiyou Knights Junior Midgets are headed to the post season after a 27–25 victory over the Anderson Cubs last Saturday. The difference was points after touchdown. the Knights converted 3 of 4 while Anderson missed all but one, including a 2 point kick that was blocked.

The Knights trailed 19–13 at halftime and came out ready to play in the second half. The Knights took the lead 20-19 in the 3rd quarter and added another score in the 4th quarter to make it 27-19. Anderson came back to score a touchdown to make it 27 -25, then lined up to kick a 2-point conversion. Knights defense dug deep, had great penetration, and blocked the kick. The Knights then traded possessions with Anderson, had a great defensive stand, and ended the game with a kneel-down. With this victory, the Knights advance to the playoffs where they go against the Colusa Cowboys this Saturday, 2:00 PM in Yuba City at Yuba City High School.

The Mighty Mites, Junior PeeWee’s, PeeWee’s, and Midget’s season ended at Anderson. It was a season of learning and growing. The boys went out there and played hard right until the final buzzer, and most importantly, they had fun doing it.
Midget Head Coach Scott Stock told his team following the game, “I have never been more proud of a team and I thank you for allowing me to lead and teach you”.
All of the other coaches feel the same way. I also know all the football players and cheerleaders had a great deal of fun this season, growing as individuals while developing as team players.