Football Recap: Saint Mary's Comes Up Short

Saint Mary extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 1-4. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 26-20 heartbreaker at the hands of the Kennedy Titans. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Titans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.

Despite the loss, Saint Mary's still got an impressive performance from Wyatt Swanson, who rushed for 38 yards and three TDs. Swanson also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing one fumble and making eight total tackles.

As for Kennedy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 34.0 points over those games.

Kennedy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jaden Roman led the charge by picking up 100 receiving yards and a pair of scores. Roman's receiving production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 100 receiving yards.

Saint Mary's and Kennedy will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Panthers see the field they'll take on El Cerrito at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th. As for Kennedy, their break will end when they face Newark Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th.