A host of Warhawks bring down Mason City Newman ball carrier Peyton Scott during Friday’s game at Sheffield. The Warhawks lost the district opener 51-12 against the ranked Knights. (Ryan Harvey/Hampton Chronicle)

SHEFFIELD  – Last week’s Class A No. 9 Mason City Newman football team came to Sheffield for the Warhawks’ district opener and rolled out to a 51-12 win on Friday, Sept. 9.

The Knights moved up to No. 8 this week in the poll.

The Knights held a 16-0 lead before coach Eric Gabe’s team reached the scoreboard.

West Fork got its first score on a big play as Cole Hall rambled for a 47-yard touchdown run with 6 minutes, 57 seconds left until half. The two-point try failed, however.

Read more on this story in the Sept. 15 print editions of the Sheffield Press and Pioneer Enterprise.