Football Preview: John F. Kennedy Rockets vs. Somerset Bulldogs
The John F. Kennedy Rockets will head out to challenge the Somerset Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. John F. Kennedy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
John F. Kennedy's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Fredericksburg on Friday. They took a blow against the Billies, falling 66-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Rockets were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Somerset made easy work of Pleasanton on Friday and carried off a 41-21 victory. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won three contests by 20 points or more so far this season.
Somerset's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gavin Martinez led the charge by rushing for 43 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 38 receiving yards and a touchdown. Kaleb Flores was another key passer, throwing for 148 yards and two touchdowns.
John F. Kennedy's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Somerset, their record now sits at 6-2.
John F. Kennedy was dealt a bruising 60-19 defeat at the hands of Somerset in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Can John F. Kennedy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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