Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Birmingham walked away with it. They blew past the Kennedy Cougars, posting a 49-20 win. Considering the Patriots have won six contests by more than 27 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Birmingham's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Braylen Morgan led the charge by rushing for 49 yards and a pair of scores. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Paul Turner, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Another reason for the win was Birmingham's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Leading the way was Jameer Wilder with two. Birmingham received some extra help from Matthias Quin, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Birmingham, adding 13 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Turner, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Kennedy lost on Friday, don't look at Diego Montes. Despite the final result, he rushed for 131 yards and two TDs while picking up 7.7 yards per carry, and also threw for 208 yards on 20 of 31 attempts.
Patriots
| 11/14/25 vs Kennedy | 49-20 |
| 10/30/25 @ Chatsworth | 46-8 |
| 10/24/25 @ Granada Hills Charter | 23-16 |
| 10/17/25 vs Taft | 69-14 |
| 10/10/25 @ Cleveland | 49-21 |
| + 2 more games |
The victory (which was Birmingham's seventh in a row) raised their record to 8-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 46.0 points over those games. As for Kennedy, they moved to 9-2 with that loss, which also ended their eight-game winning streak.
Coming up, Birmingham will face off against Crenshaw at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars' defense has only allowed 9.2 points per game this season, so the Patriots' offense will have their work cut out for them. Kennedy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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