Football Recap: Kemp Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Oct 23, 2024, 6:10am

Football Recap: Kemp Yellowjackets vs. Sunnyvale

Suggested Video

Kemp lost against Sunnyvale back in August of 2019, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Kemp Yellowjackets took a blow against Sunnyvale, falling 50-14. The Yellowjackets have struggled against the recently, as their game on Saturday was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Kemp's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Jayden Freeman, who picked up 142 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Huston Cromer, who threw for 172 yards and a touchdown. Freeman was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 60 yards.

Sunnyvale found their leader in underclassman Cayson Maupin, who threw for 174 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.

Kemp's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Sunnyvale, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-3.

Kemp will head out to square off against Wills Point at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sunnyvale, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Ford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ford is coming into the matchup with three straight victories on the road, so Sunnyvale will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.

Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps