Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Ascension Episcopal couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They came up short against the Kentwood Kangaroos on Friday, falling 42-16. Ascension Episcopal's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
It was another big night for Ja?Marion Burton, who rushed for 213 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry for Kentwood. Those 213 rushing yards gave Burton a new career-high. Kentwood also got help from Jermaine Brown, who showed off his sure hands for 119 receiving yards.
Ascension Episcopal's loss dropped their record down to 10-2. As for Kentwood, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season.
Ascension Episcopal does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Kentwood, they will take on Southern Lab on Friday. One thing working in Kentwood's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five contests.
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