Kenston is preparing for their first conference matchup of the season on Friday. They will head out to take on the North Rangers at 7:00 p.m. North took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Kenston, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Kenston was able to grind out a solid victory over Manchester, taking the game 24-17. Given the Bombers' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 117th, while the Panthers are ranked 287th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Adam Barr was the offensive standout of the matchup as he threw for 172 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 13 passes.
North had taken Garfield Heights down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Friday. The Rangers took a blow against the Bulldogs, falling 48-17.
The win made it two in a row for Kenston and bumps their season record up to 3-2. As for North, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 3-2.
Everything came up roses for Kenston against North in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 42-7 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bombers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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