Irmo and Dutch Fork moved a step closer towards their Halloween showdown Friday night with home victories.

The top-ranked Yellow Jackets defeated White Knoll 14-3 in a physical contest. Wide receiver Maleek Miller accounted for both Irmo touchdowns on runs of 18 and three yards. The Yellow Jackets’ defensive line, whose senior defensive end Jaiden Bryant is visiting Alabama Saturday with teammate Nate Carson, held the Timberwolves to their lowest point total of the season.

Among the top contributors was former Timberwolves’ defensive lineman Tyrone Jennings who had a pass deflection at the line of scrimmage.

“I knew the blocking scheme,” he said. “I was at the right spots at the right time.”

Defensive back Jamar Grissett also collected an interception for Irmo after quarterback Dre’Von

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