The Fremont-Mills Knights earned a playoff spot with a 42-12 win over the CAM Cougars on Friday night, and they did it with a big defensive effort. The Knights held the Cougars to just 12 yards of offense in the first half and didn’t allow a Cougar first down before the break.

Despite the lack of offense, the CAM defense helped the Cougars hang around. CAM forced 4 turnovers on downs for the Knights, all in their own territory in the first half.

CAM was able to get the first score of the second half on a Thomas Hensley pass to Darien Burnison. That cut the lead to 21-6 but the Knights would answer right back on the next possession. F-M scored on a four play drive with Mason Vanatta scoring on a 4 yard run that was set up by a 56 yard run by Jaeger Powers. The Knights would connect on a 2pt conversion after that score to extend the lead out to 29-6. That took control of the game for good.

Mason Vanatta had two passing and two rushing touchdowns in the win for F-M. Jaeger Powers rushed for 291 yards and one score.

CAM star quarterback Thomas Hensley had one passing and one rushing score to put him at 51 touchdowns on the season. His outstanding career comes to a close with over 5,700 yards passing and rushing combined.

Fremont-Mills improved to 7-2 overall and 6-1 in district play.  They become the runner-up in 8-Man 7 and qualify for the playoffs.

CAM ends their season at 6-4 overall and 4-3 in the district.