The Kenston Bombers beat the Manchester Panthers 24-17 on Friday. Given the Bombers' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 106th, while the Panthers are ranked 283rd) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Adam Barr was the offensive standout of the contest as he threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 passes.
Another reason for the win was Kenston's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Tucker Meeks, Jake Rostocil, and Tyler Bell, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Manchester's side was Meeks, who picked up a sack and made 12 total tackles in addition to snagging an interception.
Kenston now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Manchester, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Coming up, Kenston will take on North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Bombers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Manchester, they will challenge Tuslaw at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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