Kennedy Catholic couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. The contest between them and the Holy Cross Knights wasn't particularly close, with the Kennedy Catholic Gaels falling 26-7. The Gaels lost against the Knights in their previous head to head back in September of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 42-0 score last time.
Joe Grande threw for 153 yards and a touchdown.
Nico Calandrello was his top target, picking up 71 receiving yards.
The win got Holy Cross back to even at 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kennedy Catholic will take on St. Dominic at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Kennedy Catholic is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Holy Cross, they will head out to challenge Xavier at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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