Kennedale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Panther Creek Panthers, falling 42-3. 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 585th, while the Panthers are ranked 77th).
Even though they lost, Kennedale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 235 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 197 rushing yards in five consecutive contests dating back to last season.
A big part of Panther Creek's victory came down to the chemistry between Graylyn Fry and his top target Jalen Lott. Fry threw for 228 yards and three touchdowns while completing 79.3% of his passes while Lott gained 99 total yards and three touchdowns. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Fry now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played. 94 of those passing yards were hauled in by Cristian Trickett.
Kennedale's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Panther Creek, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kennedale will challenge Dunbar at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Panther Creek, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Celina at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Panther Creek will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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