Irmo, October 11, 2025
News Summary
In a thrilling match, the Dutch Fork Silver Foxes triumphed over the White Knoll Timberwolves with a 41-24 victory, showcasing an impressive performance in the fourth quarter. Key turnovers by the Dutch Fork defense paved the way for their comeback, allowing them to tie for first place in Region 4-5A. Quintin Wilson shone with three touchdowns, while Jhais McKiever led White Knoll’s charge. This game marked a significant rivalry for the two coaches, further igniting the competitive spirit on the field.
Irmo – The Dutch Fork Silver Foxes claimed a decisive 41-24 victory over the White Knoll Timberwolves, fueled by a robust performance in the fourth quarter of the game on Friday night. Coach Tom Knotts had anticipated a tightly contested match-up, but Dutch Fork’s defense proved to be the game-changer, forcing two critical turnovers that paved the way for their victory.
This win positions Dutch Fork in a tie for first place with Irmo in Region 4-5A, while White Knoll falls one game behind and will face Irmo next week. The match was significant as it marked the sixth encounter between Knotts and Pelham, the head coach of White Knoll, who previously served as a defensive coordinator for Dutch Fork.
Initially, White Knoll, led by quarterback Jhais McKiever, posed a strong challenge to Dutch Fork, holding a 24-20 lead going into the fourth quarter. However, Dutch Fork surged back, beginning with a touchdown run from Jaxon Knotts on the first play of the fourth quarter to take a 27-24 lead. Following this score, Mario Anderson forced a fumble from McKiever on White Knoll’s next possession, which was recovered by linebacker Raleigh Salters, allowing Dutch Fork to capitalize further.
Jaxon Knotts then threw a 36-yard touchdown pass to Stone Furrey, extending the Silver Foxes’ lead to 34-24. Shortly thereafter, A’Maurie Harley intercepted McKiever, which set up a scoring opportunity for Dutch Fork. Knotts helped progress the team down to the 4-yard line, where Kyle Henry scored the final touchdown of the game, concluding the score at 41-24. Overall, Dutch Fork managed to score a total of 21 points off turnovers created by White Knoll.
Quintin Wilson was a standout performer for Dutch Fork, rushing for 116 yards and scoring three touchdowns in the first half. McKiever for White Knoll completed 13 of 24 passes for 180 yards and also contributed on the ground, rushing for 142 yards on 10 carries. The game started strong for Dutch Fork, with Wilson scoring twice, establishing an early 13-0 lead. McKiever responded with a 3-yard touchdown run that narrowed the score to 13-7.
Later in the second quarter, McKiever gave White Knoll a lead of 14-13 with a 36-yard touchdown run. Dutch Fork reclaimed the lead following an interception by Ethan Moze, which he returned to the White Knoll 10-yard line. This set up Wilson’s third touchdown before White Knoll capped the first half with a 36-yard field goal from Brayden Briscoe, leading to a halftime score of 20-17 in favor of Dutch Fork.
The impressive fourth-quarter display from Dutch Fork solidified their win after a hard-fought game against a challenging White Knoll team.
FAQ
What was the final score of the Dutch Fork vs. White Knoll game?
The final score was Dutch Fork 41, White Knoll 24.
How did the turnovers impact the game?
Dutch Fork scored a total of 21 points off turnovers created by White Knoll.
Who were the standout players in the game?
Quintin Wilson rushed for 116 yards and scored three touchdowns for Dutch Fork, while Jhais McKiever passed for 180 yards and rushed for 142 yards for White Knoll.
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