The Simpson Storm football team had no answer for the Wartburg Knights Saturday on offense, defense, or special teams as the Storm fell 81-9 heard live on 94.3 KNIA.

The Storm got a great start after returning the opening kick into Wartburg territory and driving into the redzone, but the drive stalled with a missed field goal and it was all Wartburg from there as they scored easily, leading 27-0 at the end of the first, and 53-2 at halftime, the only points scored by Simpson on a blocked extra point that was returned into the opposing endzone.

The second half was no different, as Wartburg didn’t have to throw the ball one time, racking up four more rushing touchdowns. The Storm did score a touchdown in the third quarter, as a near interception bounced off the defenders hands as Reed Worth picked up the tip in the air and scrambled into the endzone for a 68-yard score.

Head coach Matt Jeter said the Storm were unable to do much against the Knights top ranked defense.

“We couldn’t run the football against this team, I think we had less than 50 yards rushing today. Then when you try and turn it into a drop-back passing game, they are able to tee off on that as well. They played to their advantage.”

The Storm fall to 1-8 overall and 1-6 in conference play, and will play in the regular season finale Saturday hosting Buena Vista.