The Highlands Ranch Falcons will challenge the Kennedy Commanders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior 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. Highlands Ranch blew past Thomas Jefferson 48-28. The Falcons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Highlands Ranch's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from 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 can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game two weeks ago. They claimed a resounding 62-0 win over Lincoln on the road. The Commanders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Kennedy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Marcelis Allen led the charge by throwing 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 victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Kennedy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
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