The Kenton Wildcats are taking a road trip to challenge the Defiance Bulldogs at 7:00 a.m. on Friday. Kenton is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Last Friday, Kenton didn't have quite enough to beat Celina and fell 38-35. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Wildcats have suffered against the Bulldogs since October 30, 2015.
Meanwhile, Defiance waltzed into their matchup on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Indians, posting a 43-7 win on the road. That 36 point margin sets a new team best for the Bulldogs this season.
Defiance's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Noah Gomez led the charge by rushing for 69 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 68 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Gomez a new career-high in rushing yards. Anthony Wilder was another key player, rushing for 118 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Defiance wouldn't let Shawnee keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Defiance can thank Joey Robinson and Mitchell Taylor for forcing both of them.
Kenton's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Defiance, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Kenton was dealt a bruising 46-18 defeat at the hands of Defiance when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Can Kenton avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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