After soaring to 58 points the game before, Kennedy was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They took a 26-12 bruising from the Curtis Warriors. The Knights haven't had much luck with the Warriors recently, as the team has come up short the last eight times they've met.
Derik Betances
| 09/26/25 @ Eagle Academy II | 172 |
| 10/03/25 vs Fort Hamilton | 150 |
| 09/19/25 @ Lincoln | 105 |
| 10/17/25 vs Curtis | 90 |
| 09/12/25 @ Erasmus Hall | 66 |
When it comes to explaining why Kennedy lost, don't look at Amadou Samake. Despite the final result, he picked up 110 receiving yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 48 yards and one score. The Knights also got a significant boost from Derik Betances, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 90 yards.
Even if they lost, Kennedy's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Thomas Ray, Concepcion Jeremy, and Jayvon Adams Simmons, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Kennedy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Curtis, the win keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Kennedy has already played their next contest, a 48-40 victory against Wagner on the 24th. As for Curtis, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 35-19 loss against Erasmus Hall on the 25th.
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