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KennedyHighland

Thunderbirds
15
Scots
31

The Highland (Bakersfield, CA) varsity football team won Thursday's home non-conference game against Kennedy (Delano, CA) by a score of 31-15.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Kennedy007815
Highland0177731
Final score provided by J. Finch.
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Box Score Stats

Kennedy (24-25)

Highland (24-25)
69
Total Plays
39
16
First Downs
7
7
Penalties
5
55
Penalty Yards
49

Game Stats

Kennedy (24-25)

Highland (24-25)

Kennedy

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals41454.28613.502203.6
2Jordan Palomo (So)030.00039.6
3Javier Valdez (Jr)41154.36413.5022013.3
Highland

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals917126.52914.02060116.3
2Preston Mendez (So)917126.52914.02060116.3
Kennedy

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals451673.72012
2Jordan Palomo (So)1-10-10.000
3Javier Valdez (Jr)1-15-15.00
6Jeremiah Guerra (Jr)3-3-1.000
23Naheer Dozer (Jr)281696.02012
24Giovanni Tapia (Sr)10242.4600
44Kevin Franco (Sr)221.020
Highland

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals16835.25401
2Preston Mendez (So)520.450
5A. Hernandez (Jr)9768.45401
7N. Gonzales (Sr)100.000
Kennedy

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals46115.3200
5Espn Cantu (Jr)11717.017
9Noah Ferrel (Jr)34414.7200
Highland

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals813717.1602
5A. Hernandez (Jr)1-2-2.0-2
7N. Gonzales (Sr)1-2-2.0-2
18Johnny Brucker (Sr)513426.8602
24Jared Cole (Jr)177.07
Kennedy

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals11
24Giovanni Tapia (Sr)11

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

Highland has not entered any offensive fumbles and pancake blocks stats.
Kennedy

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals167615233
2Jordan Palomo (So)-10-10
3Javier Valdez (Jr)-15-15
5Espn Cantu (Jr)1717
6Jeremiah Guerra (Jr)-3-3
9Noah Ferrel (Jr)4444
23Naheer Dozer (Jr)169169
24Giovanni Tapia (Sr)2424
44Kevin Franco (Sr)257
Highland

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals83137232220285
2Preston Mendez (So)22
5A. Hernandez (Jr)76-21892
7N. Gonzales (Sr)0-2-2
18Johnny Brucker (Sr)13422156
24Jared Cole (Jr)77
51Roman Robles (Sr)2020
Kennedy

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals1675461221
2Jordan Palomo (So)-100-10
3Javier Valdez (Jr)-155439
5Espn Cantu (Jr)1717
6Jeremiah Guerra (Jr)-3-3
9Noah Ferrel (Jr)4444
23Naheer Dozer (Jr)169169
24Giovanni Tapia (Sr)2424
44Kevin Franco (Sr)22
Highland

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals83126137209
2Preston Mendez (So)2126128
5A. Hernandez (Jr)76-274
7N. Gonzales (Sr)0-2-2
18Johnny Brucker (Sr)134134
24Jared Cole (Jr)77
Kennedy

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals2615417.0
2Jordan Palomo (So)101
4Branden Del rio (Sr)202.0
7Omar Villalobos (Sr)4152.0
8Julian Zaragoza (Sr)112
9Noah Ferrel (Jr)101.0
20J. Contreras (Jr)101.0
23Naheer Dozer (Jr)011.0
32David Garcia (Sr)7291.0
33A. Hernandez (Sr)224.0
34E. Gutierrez (Sr)2241.0
45Jaythan Pascua (Jr)3472.0
55Angel Rodriguez (Sr)2241.0
Highland

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals4939887.0
4R. Davenport jr. (So)22
5A. Hernandez (Jr)628
7N. Gonzales (Sr)134172.0
8Frank Wright (Sr)6173.0
12Arnez Lee (Jr)6282.0
14A. Talamantez cuadras (Jr)11
18Johnny Brucker (Sr)246
21Frank Ybarra (So)2911
51Roman Robles (Sr)4610
56C. Gonzalez (Jr)246
74Branden Rice (Jr)134
Kennedy

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.020
32David Garcia (Sr)1.020
Highland

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.074
8Frank Wright (Sr)2
12Arnez Lee (Jr)1.071
23Ivan Quiroz (So)1

Defensive Statistics

Kennedy has not entered any defensive statistics stats.
Highland

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals22010.02101
4R. Davenport jr. (So)100.01
8Frank Wright (Sr)1101
51Roman Robles (Sr)12020.0
Kennedy

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals27035.035
24Giovanni Tapia (Sr)27035.035

Kickoffs

Highland has not entered any kickoffs stats.
Kennedy

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals39933.0450
44Kevin Franco (Sr)39933.0450
Highland

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals520040.0463
28Aaden Zamora (Sr)520040.0463
Kennedy

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals155.005
44Kevin Franco (Sr)155.005
Highland

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals22311.51822211.01545
5A. Hernandez (Jr)11818.01818
18Johnny Brucker (Sr)22211.01522
Kennedy

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals2120113
23Naheer Dozer (Jr)212012
24Giovanni Tapia (Sr)00011
Highland

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals424731
5A. Hernandez (Jr)166
18Johnny Brucker (Sr)21212
28Aaden Zamora (Sr)77
51Roman Robles (Sr)166
Kennedy

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals111.00001
24Giovanni Tapia (Sr)111.00001
Highland

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals441.0111.0277
28Aaden Zamora (Sr)441.0111.0277
Kennedy

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals2002
23Naheer Dozer (Jr)22
Highland

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals1214
5A. Hernandez (Jr)11
18Johnny Brucker (Sr)22
51Roman Robles (Sr)11
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Game Story

California High School Football - Kennedy thwarted by Highland

September 5, 2024: Bakersfield, CA 93306

Highland Scots (Bakersfield, CA) fans went home in high spirits Thursday as they saw their football team achieve victory over the visiting Kennedy Thunderbirds (Delano, CA), 31-15 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Highland improves its record to 3-0 on the season. The Scots travel to Kingsburg (Kingsburg, CA) to play the Vikings in a non-league battle on Friday, September 13. The Vikings go into the battle with a record of 2-1. Kingsburg won 28-7 in their recent non-league battle against Dinuba (Dinuba, CA)

The Thunderbirds now have a 0-3 record. They play next when they host Pioneer Valley for a non-league battle on Friday, September 13. Kennedy will play a Panthers team coming off a 14-14 non-league Nipomo (Nipomo, CA). The Panthers record now stands at 1-1.

Justin FinchScots Reporter
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Kennedy 0, Highland 0
    Posted @ 8:18p

  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 8:18p

  3. Field Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 8:18p

  4. Weather Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Weather Conditions Hot
    Posted @ 8:18p

  5. Check In

    1st Quarter
    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Kennedy 0, Highland 0
    Posted @ 8:18p

  6. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 8:18p

  7. Field Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 8:18p

  8. Weather Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Weather Conditions Hot
    Posted @ 8:18p
  9. 0 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Kennedy 0, Highland 0
    Posted @ 8:44p
  10. 0 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Highland2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Highland - #2 Preston Mendez 60 Yd pass completed to #18 Johnny Brucker for a TD. Kennedy 0, Highland 6
    Posted @ 8:53p
  11. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Highland2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Highland - #28 Aaden Zamora PAT Good. Kennedy 0, Highland 7
    Posted @ 8:53p
  12. 0 - 10

    Field Goal

    Highland2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Highland - #28 Aaden Zamora kicks a 33 Yd Field Goal. Kennedy 0, Highland 10
    Posted @ 9:07p
  13. 0 - 16

    Passing Touchdown

    Highland2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Highland - #2 Preston Mendez 21 Yd pass completed to #18 Johnny Brucker for a TD. Kennedy 0, Highland 16
    Posted @ 9:17p
  14. 0 - 17

    Made Point After

    Highland2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Highland - #28 Aaden Zamora PAT Good. Kennedy 0, Highland 17
    Posted @ 9:18p
  15. 0 - 17

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Kennedy 0, Highland 17
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 9:25p
  16. 0 - 17

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Highland3rd Quarter
    Highland to kick off to Kennedy.
    Posted @ 9:40p
  17. 0 - 17

    Big Play - Other

    Highland3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Highland with a big play. Highland has the ball on Kennedy's 45-yard line. Kennedy 0, Highland 17
    Posted @ 9:46p
  18. 0 - 23

    Pick-6

    Highland3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Highland - Pick 6! #51 Roman Robles with a 35-yard return. Kennedy 0, Highland 23
    Posted @ 9:53p
  19. 0 - 24

    Made Point After

    Highland3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Highland - #28 Aaden Zamora PAT Good. Kennedy 0, Highland 24
    Posted @ 9:54p
  20. 6 - 24

    Rushing Touchdown

    Kennedy3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Kennedy - #23 Naheer Dozer with a 2 Yd Rushing TD. Kennedy 6, Highland 24
    Posted @ 10:04p
  21. 7 - 24

    Made Point After

    Kennedy3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Kennedy - PAT Good. Kennedy 7, Highland 24
    Posted @ 10:04p
  22. 7 - 24

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Kennedy 7, Highland 24
    Posted @ 10:08p
  23. 13 - 24

    Rushing Touchdown

    Kennedy4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Kennedy - Rushing TD. Kennedy 13, Highland 24
    Posted @ 10:28p
  24. 15 - 24

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Kennedy4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Kennedy - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Kennedy 15, Highland 24
    Posted @ 10:30p
  25. 15 - 30

    Rushing Touchdown

    Highland4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Highland - #5 Austyn Hernandez with a 50 Yd Rushing TD. Kennedy 15, Highland 30
    Posted @ 10:33p
  26. 15 - 31

    Made Point After

    Highland4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Highland - #28 Aaden Zamora PAT Good. Kennedy 15, Highland 31
    Posted @ 10:34p
  27. 15 - 31

    End of Game

    Final
    Kennedy 15, Highland 31
    Posted @ 10:42p

Players of the Game

Kennedy (24-25)

Congratulations to #23 Naheer Dozer (overall and offensive) and #32 David Garcia (defensive) for being selected the Kennedy Football Players of the Game.

Highland (24-25)

Highland has not selected any Players of the Game.

Kennedy @ Highland Football Game Info

Thu., Sep. 5, 2024 @ 7:30p
The Highland (Bakersfield, CA) varsity football team won Thursday's home non-conference game against Kennedy (Delano, CA) by a score of 31-15.

Scoretracker Providers

Justin FinchScots Reporter

Rankings & Records

Kennedy (24-25)

CASectionSec. Div.
248294
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
8-54-14-24-3.615.800518311

Highland (24-25)

CASectionSec. Div.
2683210
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
6-52-23-23-3.545.500269273

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Kennedy		10.210.910.68.139.8
Highland		1.69.02.65.424.5

Kennedy Videos

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Team Stat Comparison

KennedyHighland
323.8Rushing Yards Per Game141.7
52.9Passing Yards Per Game130.2
46.0Receiving Yards Per Game128.3
376.8Total Yards Per Game271.9
55.7Tackles Per Game64.3
2.2Sacks Per Game2.5
36.2Points Per Game22.5
-Pancake Blocks40

Team Leaders

KennedyHighlandNational Avg.
#10 Jace Demacabalin173.1Rushing Yards Per Game#5 Austyn Hernandez71.620.4
#3 Javier Valdez37.3Passing Yards Per Game#2 Preston Mendez127.951.0
#1 Deontre Campos34.6Receiving Yards Per Game#18 Johnny Brucker70.217.4
#10 Jace Demacabalin174.1Total Yards Per Game#2 Preston Mendez159.436.6
#8 Julian Zaragoza7.2Tackles Per Game#7 Nicholas Gonzales9.22.7
#8 Julian Zaragoza0.7Sacks Per Game#12 Arnez Lee1.00.2
#10 Jace Demacabalin12.0Points Per Game#18 Johnny Brucker6.02.2
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Pancake Blocks#68 Justin Esqueda146

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Kennedy2-0Highland2-0
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/20/24KennedyIndependence(W) 34-1910/17/24IndependenceHighland(W) 36-13
11/8/24StockdaleKennedy(W) 48-148/30/24HighlandStockdale(W) 36-20

Record Breakdown

Kennedy (24-25)

Highland (24-25)
8-5
Overall
6-5
4-1
League
2-2
2-3
Non-League
4-2
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
2-0
Common Opponent
2-0
4-2
Home
3-2
4-3
Away
3-3
0-0
Neutral
0-0
2-1
Playoff
0-1
8-5
In-State
6-5
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0