On Thursday, the Kennedy Thunderbirds lost to the Buchanan Bears at home by a 34-20 margin. While losing is never fun, the Thunderbirds can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 295th, while the Bears are ranked 100th).
Despite the loss, Kennedy still got an impressive performance from Jace Demacabalin, who rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns. Demacabalin's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 119 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Even though they lost, Kennedy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 211 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 172 rushing yards in 14 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Kennedy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jordan Palomo.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Carvell Wafer and he. Wafer rushed for 72 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries while he rushed for 72 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards.
Kennedy's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Buchanan, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-0.
Kennedy will take on Highland at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Kennedy is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Buchanan, they will host Edison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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