It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Kettle Run had no problem doing just that on Friday. They skirted past the Armstrong (Kennedy) Wildcats 36-34. The victory was just business as usual for the Cougars, who after 12 games remain undefeated this season.
It was another big night for Jacob Mulhern, who threw for 255 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.1 yards per attempt. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played. Haydynn Bell helped Mulhern out on the ground, rushing for 112 yards and a touchdown.
Despite the loss, Armstrong (Kennedy) still got an impressive performance from Jahkei Chavis, who picked up 252 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Chavis' longest reception was for an incredible 86 yards. Another player making a difference was Briontay Harris, who threw for 374 yards and four touchdowns while completing 84% of his passes.
Kettle Run pushed their record up to 12-0 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.5 points per game. As for Armstrong (Kennedy), their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-2.
Kettle Run didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 36-34 victory against Armstrong on the 22nd. Armstrong (Kennedy) does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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