Hanford had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They took down the Kennedy Thunderbirds 45-29 on Thursday. Given the Bullpups' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 74th, while the Thunderbirds are ranked 218th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Hanford was led to victory by Daniel Gomez and Kourdey Glass. Gomez rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, while Glass gained 173 total yards and two touchdowns. Glass' longest reception was for an incredible 73 yards. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Taveon Patterson, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Kennedy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jamison Membreve. Despite the final result, he rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Javier Valdez, who rushed for 34 yards and a touchdown.
Hanford will head out on the road to square off against Sanger at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Kennedy, they will host Buchanan at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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