Hornets defense excels in win over Madisonville

Knesek has big night at quarterback

LOGAN KNESEK OF Caldwell carries the ball against Madisonville. Also pictured is Nicolas Johnson. Caldwell won 12-6 for its first win of the season. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders
LOGAN KNESEK OF Caldwell carries the ball against Madisonville. Also pictured is Nicolas Johnson. Caldwell won 12-6 for its first win of the season. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Caldwell was without its starting quarterback last Friday at Madison-ville, but Logan Knesek, normally a running back on offense, responded in a big way.

Knesek, filling in for Kyle Cunningham, rushed 23 times for 131 yards and both touchdowns in a 12-6 Hornet victory.

Caldwell also played well defensively, holding the Mustangs to just 84 rushing yards and coming up with some big and timely sacks.

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