Kennedale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 34-17 bruising from the Springtown Porcupines. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 589th, while the Porcupines are ranked 277th).
Although Kennedale took the loss, they still got scores from Laurrence Watkins and Joshua Cornwell.
Even though they lost, Kennedale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 204 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 197 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Springtown found their leader in underclassman Kaine Hill, who rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and also threw for 198 yards and two touchdowns. Hill got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 95 yards. Braydon Butler was Hill's top target, picking up 75 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Kennedale's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 0-3. As for Springtown, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Kennedale will head out on the road to square off against Panther Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Springtown, they will welcome China Spring at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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