In a one-sided affair, the Henryetta Knights overwhelmed the Morris Eagles, winning 46-0 in the third annual Walker Cup on Sept. 27. From the opening drive, it was clear that the Knights were ready to dominate, and they didn’t let up until the final whistle. Henryetta’s offensive unit, led by standout performances from Jason Powders and Brady Norman, had their way with Morris, while the Knights’ defense shut out the Eagles, leaving them scoreless for four quarters.
Henryetta wasted no time getting on the score- board. Just four minutes into the first quarter, Jason Powders electrified the crowd with a 60-yard touchdown run. Blaze Hill’s extra point made it 7-0 in favor of the Knights. Morris, on the other hand, struggled to get anything going offensively, picking up just two first downs in the first half.
Later in the first quarter, Henryetta’s Jordyn Miller recovered a fumble in the end zone, extending their lead to 14-0. Morris fumbled three times during the game, losing two of them, which proved costly.
In the second quarter, Henryetta’s Nathan Nail broke loose for a 29-yard touchdown run, pushing the Knights’ lead to 20-0. With the Morris defense reeling, Powders added another touchdown, this time a 16-yard run, to make it 27-0 at halftime.
Henryetta’s offense continued to fire on all cylinders in the third quarter. Early in the second half, Brady Norman connected with Nathan Nail for a 48-yard touchdown pass, extending the lead to 330. Moments later, Gavin Williams caught a 27-yard touchdown pass from Norman, capping off a dominant third quarter.
Powders added his third touchdown of the night in the fourth quarter with an impressive 63-yard run, sealing Henryetta’s 46-0 victory. The Knights’ offensive prowess was matched by their defense, which held Morris to just 77 total yards of offense.
— Statistical Breakdown
Henryetta completely dominated the stat sheet, amassing 417 yards of total offense compared to Morris’ 77. The Knights had 16 first downs, including 10 from rushing plays, while Morris could only muster five first downs throughout the game. Jason Powders led the charge with 178 rushing yards on seven carries, averaging an astounding 25.4 yards per carry. He finished with three rushing touchdowns, showcasing his explosive playmaking ability.
Quarterback Brady Norman was equally efficient, completing 8 of 14 passes for 154 yards and two touchdowns. His favorite target, Nathan Nail, caught a 48-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter, while Gavin Williams added another receiving score with a 27-yard catch.
Defensively, Henryetta was just as dominant, forcing three fumbles and recovering two, one of which resulted in a touchdown for Jordyn Miller. The Knights’ defense also intercepted two passes, stifling any momentum Morris tried to build.
Morris had a tough night on both sides of the ball. Their offense managed just 34 net rushing yards on 32 attempts, and their passing game was equally stifled, with quarterback Martin Landon completing only 6 of 14 passes for 35 yards. Reilly Jerry was Morris’ most productive player, contributing 19 receiving yards and some valuable defensive plays.
While Morris had several opportunities to convert on third and fourth downs, they failed to do so, going 0-for-7 on third down and managing just one successful fourth-down conversion. The Eagles also struggled with ball control, fumbling three times and losing two of those fumbles, which Henryetta quickly turned into points.
With the victory, Henryetta continues to build momentum and assert their dominance as one of the top teams in the region. The Knights will look to carry this momentum into their next game as they aim for another win.
For Morris, the defeat underscores the challenges the Eagles have faced this season. They will need to regroup quickly and work on fixing the issues that plagued them in this game, especially their ball security and offensive consistency.
— Scoring Summary First Quarter
• Henryetta: Powders – 60-yard run (Hill kick), 8:57
• Henryetta: Miller – fumble recovery in end zone (Hill kick), 3:45 Second Quarter
• Henryetta: Nail – 29-yard run (kick failed), 9:46
• Henryetta: Powders – 16-yard run (Hill kick), 5:42 Third Quarter
• Henryetta: Nail – 48-yard pass from Norman (kick failed), 9:04
• Henryetta: Williams – 27-yard pass from Norman (Hill kick), 8:01