Ocean View had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They managed a 19-13 victory over the Kennedy Fighting Irish on Monday. The win was all the more spectacular given the Seahawks' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 607th, while the Fighting Irish are ranked 255th).
Several Fighting Irish players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Mackenzie Connely, who threw for 139 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 91 yards on only eight carries. The dominant performance gave Connely a new career-high in rushing yards.
Ocean View's victory ended a nine-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-10. As for Kennedy, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ocean View will take on Godinez Fundamental at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Kennedy, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Buena Park at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Buena Park is coming into the match with three straight losses at home, meaning Kennedy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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