Phoenixville got themselves on the board against Kennett on Friday, but Kennett never followed suit. They came out on top against the Kennett Blue Demons by a score of 9-0. Given the Phantoms' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 98th, while the Blue Demons are ranked 342nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Phoenixville can attribute much of their success to Deacon Williams, who rushed for 122 yards. Williams' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 122 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Phoenixville's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB three times. Tre Wheeler was especially locked on to Kennett's QB and sacked him twice. Myles Tenbroeck was another major factor on D, making six total tackles and snagging an interception which he returned for a touchdown.
The victory (which was Phoenixville's third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. As for Kennett, their loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-2.
Phoenixville will face off against Pope John Paul II at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Pope John Paul II's defense has only allowed 15.2 points per game this season, so Phoenixville's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Kennett, they will challenge Bayard Rustin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bayard Rustin will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Kennett surely won't give up without a fight.
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