The Parkville Knights will look to improve to 11-0 and a trip to the state semifinals as they face Old Mill of Anne Arundel County in the 4A Quarterfinals on Friday night. For the third week in a row, Parkville is the home team but the game will be played at Perry Hall High School at 7 p.m.
The Knights are led by their strong defense that includes stars Jah’kem Allen, Da’Vaghn Curbeam, Desmond Stuks and Desmond Walker.
The offense is led by quarterback Kevin Smith and running backs Noah Hambrick, Arriq Redd and Raymond Wood. Parkville is coached by Justin Payne.
According to the MPSSAA record book, Parkville had not won a playoff game in football until this year. They defeated Wheaton 49-0 and Einstein High 48-7 in the first two rounds.
Old Mill defeated Severna Park 34-19 in the first round and beat Meade 19-6 last week.
Old Mill has a great tradition of football as they have made the playoffs 20 times in the past 30 years and won the 4A state title in 2009 & 2011.
