With a playoff game on the line, Kentwood rose to the challenge on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 42-16 margin over the Ascension Episcopal Ascension Episcopal. Considering the Kangaroos have won seven games by more than 25 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Ja?Marion Burton continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 213 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. Those 213 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jermaine Brown, who gained 158 total yards and two touchdowns.
Kentwood didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Brown, Chance Briggs, and Rickey Briggs picked up one apiece. Kentwood got some further help from Lamikal Callahan: he picked up two sacks and made 12 total tackles (6.0 for loss).
The victory (which was Kentwood's fifth in a row) raised their record to 10-3. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 36 points. As for Ascension Episcopal, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 10-2 record.
Kentwood will challenge Southern Lab on Friday. Southern Lab's defense has only allowed 15 points per game this season, so Kentwood's offense will have their work cut out for them. Ascension Episcopal does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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