The Highlands Ranch Falcons will face off against the Kennedy Commanders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Kennedy is hoping to do what Thomas Jefferson couldn't on Friday: put an end to Highlands Ranch's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Everything went Highlands Ranch's way against Thomas Jefferson as Highlands Ranch made off with a 48-28 victory. Considering the Falcons have won three contests by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Highlands Ranch to victory, but perhaps none more so than Crew Gerig, who threw for 252 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 50 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Gerig a new career-high in rushing yards. George West was Gerig's top target, picking up 151 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Highlands Ranch'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 Aiden Arnold and Sebastian Preciado.
Meanwhile, Kennedy came into Thursday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They breezed by Lincoln on the road to the tune of 62-0 two weeks ago. The Commanders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Kennedy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Marcelis Allen, who threw for 114 yards and three touchdowns on only eight passes. Iziah Rudolph was Allen's top target, picking up 50 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground.
Highlands Ranch's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Kennedy, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
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