Defense dominated as Howard E. Knox pitched a 20-0 shutout of Mt. Gilead for an Ohio high school football victory at East Knox High on Sept. 27.

Howard E. Knox opened with a 13-0 advantage over Mt. Gilead through the first quarter.

Howard E. Knox roared to a 20-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through barren second and fourth quarters.

Last season, Howard E. Knox and Mt Gilead faced off on Sept. 22, 2023 at Mount Gilead High School.

In recent action on Sept. 13, Howard E. Knox faced off against Loudonville and Mt Gilead took on Danville on Sept. 13 at Danville High School.

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