A Look at the 2003 Knights
Here are some stats and facts about the 2003 North Penn Knights, Rick O'Brien's Southeastern Pennsylvania's football team of the decade:
2003 stats leaders
PASSING
Adam Hearns: 14 games, 59 completions in 105 attempts, 1,166 yards, 13 TDs, 1 int.
RUSHING
Kevin Akins: 14 games, 191 carries, 2,065 yards, 24 TDs, 132.4 yards per game.
Adam Hearns: 14 games, 96 carries, 809 yards, 12 TDs, 57.8 yards per game.
Jim Casertano: 14 games, 101 carries, 589 yards, 10 TDs, 42.1 yards per game.
Jim Lakey: 13 games, 62 carries, 471 yards, 8 TDs, 36.2 yards per game.
RECEIVING
Deanco Oliver: 14 games, 36 catches, 672 yards, 9 TDs, 48.0 yards per game.
Jeff Ball: 8 games, 13 catches, 289 yards, 3 TDs, 36.1 yards per game.
SCORING
Kevin Akins: 14 games, 24 TDs, 1 2-pt. conv., 146 pts., 10.4 pts. per game.
Adam Hearns: 14 games, 14 TDs, 1 2-pt. conv., 86 pts., 6.1 pts. per game.
2003 team stats
First downs: 213
Rushing: 597 carries for 4,371 yards, 312.2 yards per game
Passing: 68 completions in 119 attempts, 1,296 yards, 92.6 yards per game.
Total yards per game: 404.8
Penalties: 87 for 616 yards.
Team records set by 2003 team
Best record season: 15-0
Most points scored season: 594
Most yards gained season: 6,121
Most yards rushing season: 4,790
Most first downs game: 25
Source: npfootball.com and stat-a-base.com.
All-stars
Knights on the 2003 all-Southeastern Pennsylvania football first team:
Kevin Akins, RB, 6-2, 185, Sr. Rushed for 2,065 yards and 24 TDs for the Class AAAA state champions.
Ryan Adams, OL, 6-3, 285, Sr. Was a steady contributor for an offense that averaged 39.6 points a game.
Deanco Oliver, WR, 6-1, 180, Sr. Sparked the Knights as a receiver, a kick returner and a defensive back.
Jeff Ball, LB, 6-0, 220, Sr. Leader of a stout defense that allowed 0 passing yards against Pennsbury in 2003.
