Armstrong (Kennedy) hadn't done well against Thomas Jefferson recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Wildcats came out on top against the Vikings by a score of 21-14. For the Wildcats, this counts as revenge for the 28-14 victory the Vikings walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2024.
Among those leading the charge was Anthony Hansom, who rushed for 36 yards and one touchdown, and also threw for 126 yards and one TD while completing 71.4% of his passes.
A'Veri Hornes
| 09/08/25 @ Thomas Jefferson | 9 |
| 08/29/25 vs Richmond High School for the Arts | 6 |
| 11/22/24 @ Kettle Run | 9 |
| 11/15/24 vs James Monroe | 7 |
| 11/07/24 @ Mechanicsville | 11 |
| + 9 more games |
Another reason for the win was Armstrong (Kennedy)'s imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. A'Veri Hornes was especially locked on to Thomas Jefferson's QB and sacked him twice. Hornes has been hot for a while, having also posted six or more total tackles the last 14 times he's played. Ronald Jackson was another major factor on D, making 12 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Daeron Ferguson and Joseph Robertson Jr certainly did their best on Monday to avoid the loss. Ferguson gained 102 total yards and two touchdowns, while Robertson Jr rushed for 90 yards on only nine carries.
Armstrong (Kennedy) has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 14 points this season. As for Thomas Jefferson, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Armstrong (Kennedy) didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 52-0 victory against Hertford County on the 12th. As for Thomas Jefferson, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 50-0 win against Amelia County on the 12th.
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