It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Armstrong (Kennedy) had no problem doing just that on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 35-18 win over the James Monroe Yellow Jackets. For the Wildcats, this counts as revenge for the 56-0 victory the Yellow Jackets walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2015.
Jahkei Chavis continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 102 yards and two touchdowns, while also picking up 38 receiving yards. Another player making a difference was Gaige Pender, who rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Armstrong (Kennedy) didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Chavis and Dior Barnes. Armstrong (Kennedy) got some further help from A'Veri Hornes: he picked up two sacks and made seven total tackles.
The win made it two in a row for Armstrong (Kennedy) and bumps their season record up to 10-1. As for James Monroe, their defeat was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-8.
Armstrong (Kennedy) didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 36-34 loss against Kettle Run on the 22nd. James Monroe has also already played their next match, a 35-18 defeat against Armstrong on the 15th.
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