It was a timid start for quarterback Jalen Carter and the Kaneland offense.

On their first offensive drive against Ottawa , the Knights ran 11 plays to go 69 yards before Carter took it himself for a 2-yard touchdown.

It did not last that way for long.

The Knights went on to score four touchdowns over their next eight offensive snaps, catapulting them to a 56-7 victory over the Pirates to kick off Interstate 8 play.

“Our offense just really clicked all night,” Knights coach Michael Thorgesen said. “We started fast and got the ball first. And on defense, outside of one mistake, we were just excited to be out here.”

Besides his opening rushing score, Carter finished the night with 118 yards and two scores through the air, connecting with wide receiver Evan Frieders (two catches for

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