Denby unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. The matchup between the Tars and the Chelsea Bulldogs didn't end well, with the Tars falling 41-26. While losing is never fun, the Tars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan football rankings (they are ranked 315th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 125th).
Despite the loss, Denby still got an impressive performance from Christopher Kendrick, who threw for 218 yards and three TDs on only 17 passes, and also rushed for 113 yards and one touchdown on only 11 carries. Dorron Jennings was Kendrick's top target, picking up 59 receiving yards and one score, while also rushing for 75 yards on only five carries.
Even if they lost, Denby's defensive line still kept up the pressure with five sacks. Chelsea's QB won't forget Kenneth Mcclinton anytime soon given he sacked him three times.
Coming up, Denby will look to defend their home field on the 6th against Garfield Heights at 2:00 p.m. As for Chelsea, they will venture away from home to face off against Jackson at 7:00 p.m. on the 5th. The contest will give the Bulldogs their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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