Bethesda-Chevy Chase never let their opponents score on Thursday. They blew past the Kennedy Cavaliers 46-0 on the road. Given the Barons' advantage in MaxPreps' Maryland football rankings (they are ranked 45th, while the Cavaliers are ranked 217th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gabe Eisler, who rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. Eisler also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, defending a pass and snagged an interception. Lucas Scribner was another key back, gaining 99 total yards and two touchdowns.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Bethesda-Chevy Chase's defense and their four sacks. Leading the way was Milki Bato with 2.5. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with seven. Bethesda-Chevy Chase got some further help from Yoseph Daniel: he picked up 1.5 sacks and made seven total tackles (2.5 for loss).
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Bethesda-Chevy Chase was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 385 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 252 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Kennedy, their loss was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bethesda-Chevy Chase will challenge Northwest at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Northwest will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Bethesda-Chevy Chase surely won't give up without a fight. As for Kennedy, they will face off against Northwood at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Kennedy is facing Northwood at the right time seeing as Northwood is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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