Kennedy was the 64-60 winner over Newark Memorial when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The contest between the Kennedy Titans and the Newark Memorial Cougars didn't end well, with the Kennedy Titans falling 67-53. While losing is never fun, the Titans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 654th, while the Cougars are ranked 289th).
Jaden Roman
| 12/26/24 vs Elk Grove | 9 |
| 12/21/24 vs Skyline | 9 |
| 02/05/25 @ Newark Memorial | 8 |
| 01/29/25 @ Irvington | 8 |
| 01/16/25 vs James Logan | 7 |
| + 17 more games |
Despite the defeat, Kennedy had strong showings from Henry Cheng, who went 5-for-8 on his way to 17 points, and Jaden Roman, who went 6-for-12 to rack up 13 points and eight rebounds. Roman has become a key player for Kennedy: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least eight boards, but 7-12 otherwise. Cash McDowell was another key player, putting up 12 points and six rebounds.
Kennedy's loss dropped their record down to 10-13. As for Newark Memorial, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-10.
Kennedy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 72-42 defeat against Moreau Catholic on the 7th. As for Newark Memorial, they have also already played their next game, a 57-43 victory against James Logan on the 7th.
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