Jefferson hadn't done well against Kennedy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Jefferson Hawks slipped by the Kennedy Cougars 50-49. That's more bragging rights for the Hawks, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jefferson now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Kennedy, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Jefferson and Kennedy could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Iowa Rankings. Jefferson (ranked 135th) will meet Iowa City (ranked 16th) at 7:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Similarly, Kennedy will square off against Prairie at 7:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025 down 57 places (60 vs. 3).
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