The Yorktown Wildcats wasted little time putting points on the board Friday night against the Skidmore-Tynan Bobcats. Quarterback Brody Metting punched in a one-yard run to open the scoring at the 9:38 mark of the first quarter, though the kick failed, leaving the score 6-0.
Just three minutes later, Metting connected with Brayden Knostman on a 20-yard strike, extending the lead to 13-0 after Adam Serbin’s extra point.
The Bobcats answered with a 14-yard run with 2:30 remaining in the quarter, trimming the score to 13-6.
In the second quarter, McKenzie Yanta powered through on a nine-yard touchdown run at the 11:52 mark, pushing Yorktown ahead 19-6. Skidmore-Tynan responded with a nine-yard score of their own to make it 19-12.
Knostman delivered a highlight moment midway through the second, breaking free for a 47-yard touchdown run with 5:52 left in the half. Metting followed with a successful twopoint scramble, giving the Wildcats a 27-12 advantage. Metting later scored again on a long run, but the extra point was no good. On the ensuing kickoff, Skidmore-Tynan struck back with a 68yard return to stay within reach, 33-20 at halftime.
The Bobcats opened the second half with another big play, scoring on a long run to narrow the gap to 3326. Yorktown responded in the fourth quarter when Metting dashed in from 15 yards out to stretch the lead to 39-26.
Skidmore-Tynan wasn’t done, adding an eight-yard touchdown late, but the Wildcats’ defense held firm to secure the victory of 3932.
With the win, Yorktown improved its record to 2-1 and showed a balanced attack.
Offensive line Colton Rogers, Gunner Hughes, Cayden Mika and Ryan Knostman make room for Brody Metting. Photos by Jaymie Knostman
Brayden Knostman scrambles downfield and into the endzone for a touchdown.
