–Perry Hall wide receiver Eyob Menkir breaks away from Parkville defenders on his way to a 56-yard touchdown reception.-
Perry Hall got its first win of the year Friday by defeating Parkville at home.
The Gators built a 29-8 lead in the third quarter and held on to win 29-20.
The Gators were led by quarterback Joey Albrecht who scored all four touchdowns. Albrecht scored on a 26-yard run and threw three touchdown passes.
That included a 56-yarder to Eyob Menkir on Perry Hall’s first play from scrimmage. Albrecht also connected with Mykhi Jackson on a touchdown pass.
Perry Hall’s defense was strong in the first half. Gator defensive tackle Shawn Hatfield forced Parkville into an intentional grounding call in the end zone for a safety; Perry Hall also stopped the Knights on fourth down at the goal line early in the first half: senior Daesuan Wilson and had an interception to end another Knight drive.
Despite falling behind 9-0, Parkville’s defense kept the team in the game. Trey Chaffin and Miguel Gray had sacks for the Knights.
Jayden Epps recovered a fumble for Parkville near the Perry Hall goal line and that set up a Isaiah Palmer rushing touchdown. Palmer had two touchdowns and had over 100 rushing yards on the night.
The Knights were down 9-8 at the half but special teams miscues cost the team. Parkville forced a Perry Hall punt after a third down stop but a roughing the punter penalty was called on Parkville.
Perry Hall also recovered an onside kick. Both Knight mistakes led to Gator touchdowns and a 29-8 deficit.
Parkville quarterback Darrell Grissom led the Knights on two scoring drives that resulted in touchdowns. One of those touchdowns was from a 70-yard pass to wide receiver K’shawn Wallace.
Perry Hall is now 1-3. Parkville falls to 2-2.
