Canisteo - The Oatkan Knights, fueled by a opening kickoff TD return of 81 yards by junior speedster Tyrone Wyckoff, manhandled a very young Canisteo-Greenwood Redskins squad on the Canisteo gridiron on a steamy day near the famous "living sign" of Canisteo. The Knights raced to 36-0 lead in just one quarter of play as QB Travis Fenstermaker led the talented Knights to their 4th victory in as many games with a solid throwing and running day. At halftime, the Knights' defense had allowed zero net yards of offense to the youthful hometown squad (25 of the 29 C-G players are underclassmen).

It took but 11 seconds for Tyrone Wyckoff to snag the opening kickoff, and freed up by a solid block by running-mate Ian Humphrey, dash untouched to the Canisteo end zone via a Mike Humphrey escort. 7-0 Knights after the Fenstermaker kick for PAT.

The defense swarmed the locals on their first offensive series and 3-and-out lead to a fine punt return by Andrew Alexander. The Knights blasted the Redskins with rugged FB Brady Bonacquisti up the gut and then unleashed Ian Humphrey for for a 13-yd TD dash through a nice opening made possible by the solid O-line. 14-0 at the 7:06 mark of the first quarter.

Matters got worse for Canisteo as a squib kick bounced over a front return man and into the arms of LeRoy's Josh Risewick. A Fenstermaker pass to Bonacquisti and successive runs by Ian Humphrey lead to quick score, a 42-yard gem by Ian at the 5:26 to push the tally to 20-0 (PAT was negated).

The LeRoy defense once more swarmed over the C-G offense forcing a Tango result (1-2-3-kick) that led to a drive start at the C-G 33. The Knights' push off the ball was outstanding and lead to their 4th TD of the quarter as Bonacquisti lined up at HB and followed FULLback Marcus "Big Cat" Epps into the end zone from 5 yards out. Mike Humphrey tossed the 2-pt PAT pass to all-purpose John Scheuing to stretch the LR lead to 28 with just under 2.5 minutes remaining in the 1st quarter.

Though C-G started at their 38-yard line after a nice return, the Knights' D led by Kory Cosimeno, Chuck Brandes, and Marcus Epps forced a 3rd down pass that was picked off by Wyckoff in the flats. Two runs of 19 and 28 by Ian Humphrey and Travis Fenstermaker were all that were required for the Knights to travel the necessary 47 yards to paydirt and a 36-0 lead after a PAT reception by Epps. After one quarter of play, Ian Humphrey had already registered 101 yards on just 8 carries.

The 2nd quarter did not start well for the Redskins as DB Mike Humphrey streaked into the C-G backfield, caused a fumble with a huge hit, all the while somersaulting forward and managing to pounce on the loose ball he had caused. The Knights' O continued to dominate with some nominal substitution now occurring. A field goal attempt was blocked by a very fine defensive effort by the Redskins' D.

The Canisteo offense came to life after the excellent defensive stop with QB Brett Marlatt finding his stride and arm. Marlatt hooked up with a streaking Aaron Mills, just a freshman, on a 39-yd TD pattern to put the hometown boys on the scoreboard. Blake Brown booted the PAT kick to make it 36-7 Knights at the 5:44 mark of the 2nd quarter.

The Knights and Redskins exchanged possessions of the pigskin after neither offense could get into gear with the sun beating down. A fine punt return by Mike Humphrey got the Knights into position for another possible score before the half. With 20 seconds remaining, the Knights did just that as Fenstermaker ran around right end and followed some strong blocks to score from 23 yards out. Another Mike Humphrey to John Scheuing pass added the PAT score. A mishandled kickoff led to yet another possession for the Knights with seconds remaining until intermission. Brady Bonacquisti scored on an 8-yard pass from Fenstermaker as the siren sounded the end of the 1st half. A Marcus Epps run for PAT put the score at 52-7.

The second teamers for the Knights played very well in the 2nd half, holding the C-G starters to but one score (another Brett Marlatt to Aaron Mills hookup - this time from 15 yards out). QB Donny Pangrazio barked out the signals, with Chris Andrews and Tyrone Wyckoff handling the majority of the rushing plays. The defense was led by Joe Schwab (excellent special team play, tackling, and an interception), John Scheuing (9 tackles, pass breakup, and constant pressure), and Jordan Casper (who made the most of his time on defense as he was all over the field creating havoc).

Next up, the Knights return Friday evening to the friendly confines of Hartwood Park for a Homecoming showdown with the 3-1 Avon Braves.