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IndependenceKennedy

Falcons
32
Thunderbirds
15

The Kennedy (Delano, CA) freshman football team lost Wednesday's home non-conference game against Independence (Bakersfield, CA) by a score of 32-15.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Independence6128632
Kennedy007815
Final score provided by J. Dominguez.
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Game Stats

Independence (25-26)

Independence

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals815223.53327.92178110.4
1Caleb Gutierrez (Fr)010.00039.6
3Elijah Carrillo (Fr)814223.57127.92178111.6
Independence

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals1013313.34603
1Caleb Gutierrez (Fr)59719.44602
3Elijah Carrillo (Fr)2136.501
7Laysen McCoy (Fr)3237.7100
Independence

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1123321.2782
1Caleb Gutierrez (Fr)22211.012
2D. Powell Jr (Fr)35016.7301
7Laysen McCoy (Fr)2199.510
9Joey Puente (Fr)11414.014
15Jayden Chavez (Fr)312842.7781
Independence

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals2
2D. Powell Jr (Fr)1
7Laysen McCoy (Fr)1
Independence

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals13323330396
1Caleb Gutierrez (Fr)972230149
2D. Powell Jr (Fr)5050
3Elijah Carrillo (Fr)1313
7Laysen McCoy (Fr)231942
9Joey Puente (Fr)1414
15Jayden Chavez (Fr)128128
Independence

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals133223233356
1Caleb Gutierrez (Fr)97022119
2D. Powell Jr (Fr)5050
3Elijah Carrillo (Fr)13223236
7Laysen McCoy (Fr)231942
9Joey Puente (Fr)1414
15Jayden Chavez (Fr)128128
Independence

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals414636.5400
44M. Rodriguez (Fr)414636.5400
Independence

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals23015.01530
1Caleb Gutierrez (Fr)23015.01530
Independence

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals53020
1Caleb Gutierrez (Fr)212
2D. Powell Jr (Fr)16
3Elijah Carrillo (Fr)16
7Laysen McCoy (Fr)2
15Jayden Chavez (Fr)16
Independence

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals02.00
44M. Rodriguez (Fr)02.00
Independence

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals325
1Caleb Gutierrez (Fr)22
2D. Powell Jr (Fr)11
3Elijah Carrillo (Fr)11
15Jayden Chavez (Fr)11
Independence

Conversions

#Athlete NameC RushC RecTotal
Team Totals11
7Laysen McCoy (Fr)11

Kennedy (25-26)

Kennedy has not entered stats for this game.

Game Story

California High School Football - Kennedy toppled by Independence

September 17, 2025: Delano, CA 93215

The Kennedy Thunderbirds football team (Delano, CA), dropped 32-15 in Wednesday's non-league bout with the visiting Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA)

With the win, Independence advances its record to 4-1 on the year. The Falcons host Liberty (Bakersfield, CA) to confront the Patriots in a non-league contest on Thursday, September 25. The Patriots enter the contest with a record of 2-4. Liberty lost 12-7 in their recent non-league contest against Clovis (Clovis, CA)

Coming up next, the Thunderbirds confront the Ridgeview Wolf Pack (Bakersfield, CA) in a non-league contest, on Wednesday, September 24. Kennedy will attempt to better on its 2-3 season record. The Wolf Pack enter the contest with a 1-3 record after their 12-6 non-league win over Tulare Union (Tulare, CA).

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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    6 - 0 The scorer has checked in. IHS 6, Kennedy 0
    Posted @ 5:12p
  2. 12 - 0

    Score Correction

    Independence1st Quarter
    Score correction for Independence in 1st Quarter. IHS 12, Kennedy 0
    Posted @ 5:12p

  3. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance About 100
    Posted @ 5:12p

  4. Field Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 5:12p

  5. Weather Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Weather Conditions Hot
    Posted @ 5:12p
  6. 12 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    IHS 12, Kennedy 0
    Posted @ 5:19p
  7. 18 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Independence2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Independence - Rushing TD. IHS 18, Kennedy 0
    Posted @ 5:30p
  8. 18 - 0

    Passing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Independence2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Independence - 2Pt Conversion Failed. IHS 18, Kennedy 0
    Posted @ 5:30p
  9. 18 - 0

    Halftime

    Halftime
    IHS 18, Kennedy 0
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 5:35p
  10. 18 - 0

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Kennedy3rd Quarter
    Kennedy to kick off to Independence.
    Posted @ 5:37p
  11. 24 - 0

    Passing Touchdown

    Independence3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Independence - Pass completed for a TD. IHS 24, Kennedy 0
    Posted @ 5:54p
  12. 26 - 0

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Independence3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Independence - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. IHS 26, Kennedy 0
    Posted @ 5:54p
  13. 26 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Kennedy3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Kennedy - Rushing TD. IHS 26, Kennedy 6
    Posted @ 6:06p
  14. 26 - 7

    Made Point After

    Kennedy3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Kennedy - PAT Good. IHS 26, Kennedy 7
    Posted @ 6:08p
  15. 26 - 7

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    IHS 26, Kennedy 7
    Posted @ 6:12p
  16. 32 - 7

    Rushing Touchdown

    Independence4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Independence - Rushing TD. IHS 32, Kennedy 7
    Posted @ 6:17p
  17. 32 - 7

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Independence4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Independence - 2Pt Conversion Failed. IHS 32, Kennedy 7
    Posted @ 6:18p
  18. 32 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Kennedy4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Kennedy - Rushing TD. IHS 32, Kennedy 13
    Posted @ 6:36p
  19. 32 - 13

    Missed Point After

    Kennedy4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Kennedy - PAT Missed. IHS 32, Kennedy 13
    Posted @ 6:37p
  20. 32 - 15

    Score Correction

    Kennedy4th Quarter
    Score correction for Kennedy in 4th Quarter. IHS 32, Kennedy 15
    Posted @ 6:42p
  21. 32 - 15

    Two-Minute Warning

    Independence4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Independence has the ball on their own 37-yard line. IHS 32, Kennedy 15
    Posted @ 6:45p
  22. 32 - 15

    End of Game

    Final
    IHS 32, Kennedy 15
    Posted @ 6:46p

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    1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Independence
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Independence @ Kennedy Football Game Info

Wed., Sep. 17, 2025 @ 5p
The Kennedy (Delano, CA) freshman football team lost Wednesday's home non-conference game against Independence (Bakersfield, CA) by a score of 32-15.

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Rankings & Records

Independence (25-26)

OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
6-1-13-02-1-14-0.8121.000267104

Kennedy (25-26)

OverallHomeAwayWin %PFPA
5-41-24-2.556227239

Team Scoring Averages

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Independence		3.38.05.85.333.4
Kennedy		8.01.57.55.525.2

Team Stat Comparison

IndependenceKennedy
151.5Rushing Yards Per Game-
133.0Passing Yards Per Game-
136.2Receiving Yards Per Game-
284.5Total Yards Per Game-
17.7Tackles Per Game-
1.0Sacks Per Game-
3.3Points Per Game-
18Pancake Blocks-

Team Leaders

IndependenceKennedyNational Avg.
#1 Caleb Gutierrez125.0Rushing Yards Per Game
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20.0
#3 Elijah Carrillo159.6Passing Yards Per Game
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45.9
#15 Jayden Chavez44.8Receiving Yards Per Game
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16.4
#3 Elijah Carrillo178.6Total Yards Per Game
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34.6
#12 Antonio Yin5.0Tackles Per Game
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2.0
#23 Isaac Zavala1.0Sacks Per Game
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0.3
#1 Caleb Gutierrez3.6Points Per Game
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2.3
#71 Pablo Perez12Pancake Blocks
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2

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Independence2-1Kennedy2-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
8/27/25FrontierIndependence(L) 30-1410/16/25FrontierKennedy(W) 34-28
10/9/25IndependenceRidgeview(W) 46-69/24/25KennedyRidgeview(W) 47-38
10/16/25HighlandIndependence(W) 34-09/3/25HighlandKennedy(L) 14-12

Record Breakdown

Independence (25-26)

Kennedy (25-26)
6-1-1
Overall
5-4
3-0
League
0-0
3-1-1
Non-League
5-4
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
2-1
Common Opponent
2-1
2-1-1
Home
1-2
4-0
Away
4-2
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
6-1-1
In-State
5-3
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0