Old Mill Ends Parkville’s Season 34-13

Parkville’s magical football season came to an end after a 34-13 loss to Old Mill on Friday night at Perry Hall High School in the 4A State Quarterfinals.

The Knights fell behind early 20-0 in the first half but it appeared Parkville was back in the game after they scored a touchdown before the half.

Then the Parkville defense forced a quick Old Mill three and out and the Knight offense moved the ball down to the Old Mill 38 yard line in the early third quarter. Parkville needed to convert a fourth and two but was stopped. Then Old Mill took over the game.

On the next play, Old Mill broke off a 62 yard run touchdown run. Then the Parkville offense turned the ball over on their first plays on their next two possessions. Old Mill was able to score on one turnover and put the game away 34-7 in the third quarter.

Old Mill’s offense rushed for over 200 yards and scored five touchdowns on Friday. Parkville defense was able to force three turnovers, including an interception from cornerback Da’Vaughn Curbeam, but the offense was not able to capitalize until the end of the game.

The Knight offense punted on its first three drives. Parkville finally got on the board before halftime after a Jeff Simmons 48-yard kickoff return set up Quarterback Kevin Smith’s 5-yard touchdown. Smith had 41 yards rushing on the night and add a second touchdown run at the end of the game. Running back Noah Hambrick had over 60 yards rushing for the Knights.

The Knights finished the season with an 11-1 record.