Knights start on roll in 8-man opener

By Ramon Scott
Updated: August 25, 2018

Foothills Christian defends against Victory Christian on Friday night at Seau Field. / photo by Jessica Bates

2018 EAST COUNTY PREP FOOTBALL

FOOTHILLS CHRISTIAN 50, VICTORY CHRISTIAN 8

EastCountySports.com staff report

EL CAJON – The 2018 Foothills Christian 8-man football roster showed a lot of promise heading into the school year.

With experienced players coming off a very successful season, head coach JOE MACKEY has his program positioned among the county’s elite.

Foothills Christian following a second-half two-point conversion on Friday night against Victory Christian at Seau Field. / photo by Jessica Bates

And while the Knights are still looking to hurdle over their most difficult obstacles, FCHS was near flawless in the role of a considerable favorite on Friday night, disposing of Chula Vista-based Victory Christian, 50-8, at Seau Field.

Foothills junior DANIEL LYYJOKI scored the first touchdown of the game to make it 6-0. He added another touchdown later in the first half, amassing 60 yards on the ground before halftime.

Sophomore BLAKE MCINTYRE scored the Knights’ second touchdown. He had four receptions in the first half.

Knights quarterback TONY MROZ also scored a touchdown in the first half.

Junior KEVIN HELFERS had 33- and 25-yard rushes in the second half.

Senior JADON BANKHEAD and junior HUNTER NICKELL had touchdowns in the second half for the Knights.

FCHS will travel to San Marcos to face St. Joseph’s Academy (0-1) next Friday at 7.