Kennedy Catholic is 2-8 against Xaverian since October of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Gaels will be playing in front of their home fans against the Clippers at 6:30 p.m. Kennedy Catholic has given up an average of 27.9 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Kennedy Catholic is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against St. Francis Prep on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Gaels were dealt a 54-14 loss at the hands of the Terriers. The Gaels were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-14.
Kennedy Catholic's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Austin Lanara, who picked up 99 receiving yards and one score, and KJ Dillon, who threw for 110 yards and one touchdown on only eight passes.incredibly, Lanara got all that yardage with just one huge grab
Meanwhile, Xaverian came up short against Xavier on Saturday and fell 28-21. The Clippers have struggled against the Knights recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Xaverian's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Kennedy Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Kennedy Catholic suffered a grim 31-6 defeat to Xaverian when the teams last played back in November of 2024. Will the Gaels have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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