Kennedale is 8-0 against Dunbar since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Kennedale Wildcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Dunbar Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Kennedale is looking for their season's first victory.
Last Friday, Kennedale had to suffer through a 42-3 loss at the hands of Panther Creek. 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 512th, while the Panthers are ranked 69th).
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.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Dunbar). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Madison 55-20 on the road.
Dunbar's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Bryce Allen, who rushed for 108 yards on only eight carries, and also threw for 74 yards and three touchdowns. Zatavious Lemons-Allen was another key back, gaining 48 total yards and four touchdowns.
Dunbar's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Zachary Douglas and Dee Faulk. With that strong performance, Douglas is now averaging an impressive 5.5 total tackles per game.
Kennedale's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Dunbar, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Thursday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Kennedale has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 240.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Dunbar struggles in that department as they've been averaging 239. It's looking like Thursday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Kennedale beat Dunbar 14-7 in their previous meeting back in November of 2023. Does Kennedale have another victory up their sleeve, or will Dunbar turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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