The Saint Mary's Panthers will take on the Kennedy Titans at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Saint Mary's has given up an average of 33.8 points per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Last Friday, Saint Mary's ended up a good deal behind Castlemont and lost 41-22. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Kennedy, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They came out on top against Dougherty Valley by a score of 42-29 last Friday. The Titans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Kennedy's win came from a few key players Saint Mary's will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Aaron Lucero, who rushed for 95 yards and a pair of TDs on only seven carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also made five total tackles and defended one pass. Another player making a difference was Derrick Diaz, who threw for 165 yards and one touchdown on only 14 passes.
Kennedy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 317 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Kennedy's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Saint Mary's, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Saint Mary's beat Kennedy 20-8 when the teams last played back in September of 2024. Do the Panthers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Titans turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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