Knights enjoying fall festivities

By Hannah Bowen

Last week, senior Connor Lautzenheiser shot an 87 at sectionals in Defiance to advance to districts, which will be today at Bowling Green. “I’m expecting to have to play better than usual to advance. I’ll have to shoot my best round ever,” said Lautzenheiser.

Last Friday night, the Knights’ football team fell to the Ada bulldogs in a hard-fought 13-14 loss. Tomorrow, they travel to Allen East to take on the Mustangs at 7:00.

The volleyball team hosted the 15th annual Lady Knight Invitational, sponsored by Frickers. Although the Knights were unsuccessful, they faced great competition; such as the McComb Panthers. McComb is ranked first in Ohio and ninth in the nation.

Tonight, the cross country teams travel to Coldwater to run in the Coldwater Invite. The races begin at 5 p.m.. Also tonight, the volleyball team hosts Allen East with the JV game starting at 5:30 p.m.

Kenadie Speith and Jordan Miller were crowned homecoming queen and king by former royalty Mallory Bowen and Preston Zaleski last Friday. On Saturday, the homecoming dance was held in the auditeria; which had been decorated by the Student Council to match the “Fall Festival” theme. “I thought the theme of the dance was very fitting since it’s October,” said senior Danielle Ray. “They served hot apple cider, which I really enjoyed because I’d never had it before.” DJ, coach, and curriculum coordinator Trent Kreischer provided music for the evening. He was assisted by, English teacher, Jordan Miller.

Throughout this football season, a new unofficial organization has taken over pregame entertainment. The Tailgate Committee provides food, cornhole, music, and other activities for participants. All high school students are welcome as long as they contribute with food and a willingness to have fun. Tailgate Committee member and grill-master, Luke Bauer, loves his position at the grill. “There are few people that can actually cook in our class. I make sure that tailgaters have good food that is safe to eat. I will not give anyone Salmonella,” said Bauer. Information about future tailgates can be found on Twitter and heard on the announcements.