Queen Creek Knights Pull Away From Pumas Orange for 30-13 Victory

The Queen Creek Knights scored 24 points in the second half to pull away from Pumas Orange for a 30-13 victory Saturday.

The Knights struck first in the opening quarter when No. 10 broke free for a 60-yard rushing touchdown. The extra point was no good, leaving Queen Creek with a 6-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.

The Knights' defense made a play in the second quarter when No. 16 recorded an interception, but Pumas Orange answered on offense.

No. 6 scored on a 60-yard rushing touchdown before No. 40 converted the ensuing run, giving the Pumas a 7-6 advantage heading into halftime.

Pumas Orange extended its lead to begin the third quarter when No. 28 returned the kickoff for a touchdown. The extra point was no good, putting the Pumas ahead 13-6.

Queen Creek immediately responded with a kickoff return touchdown of its own from No. 10. The Knights were unable to convert the extra point, leaving Pumas Orange ahead 13-12.

The Knights then regained the lead when No. 7 scored on a 30-yard rushing touchdown. Another unsuccessful extra point attempt kept the score at 18-13 in favor of Queen Creek at the end of the third quarter.

Queen Creek took control in the fourth quarter. No. 10 scored his third touchdown of the game on a 12-yard rushing run, extending the Knights' advantage to 24-13.

No. 10 struck again later in the quarter, scoring on a 20-yard rushing touchdown for his fourth touchdown of the game. The extra point was no good, bringing the final score to 30-13.

No. 10 accounted for four Queen Creek touchdowns with three rushing scores and a kickoff return touchdown as the Knights overcame a 13-6 third-quarter deficit and finished the game with 24 unanswered points.