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Football beats Clarkston 30-0 for Homecoming game

The football team beat Clarkston 30-0 on Oct. 20 for the Homecoming game. This was the first game in the season that the Knights have held a team scoreless.
Cate Barton
October 20, 2023
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Head coach Delbert Ellerton talks to defensive coordinator Andre Brown against Clarkston on Oct. 20. The Knights won 30-0. This was the only time in the season so far that the Knights have held a team scoreless.
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Cate barton, Editor in Chief
Cate Barton is a senior and this is her fourth year writing for The Southerner. She enjoys soccer, basketball, running and hanging out with friends. She is excited to continue writing for The Southerner.