Kenwood unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 38-34 to the St. Francis Spartans on Thursday. While losing is never fun, the Broncos can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 95th, while the Spartans are ranked 23rd).
Despite the loss, Kenwood still got an impressive performance from Kenyonte Louis, who rushed for 161 yards and three TDs on only 13 carries, and also picked up 161 receiving yards. Another player making a difference was Jayvon Anderson, who rushed for 74 yards and one score on only ten carries.
Even if they lost, Kenwood's defensive line still kept up the pressure with six sacks. Kameron Love was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up three himself.
Coming up, Kenwood will head out on the road to challenge Saint Viator at 7:30 p.m. on the 5th. As for St. Francis, they will take on Mt. Zion Prep Academy at 1:30 p.m. on the 6th.
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