Delano has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 12.33 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a blow against the Kennedy Thunderbirds, falling 41-13. The Tigers haven't had much luck with the Thunderbirds recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Ariel Ayon threw for 75 yards on only seven passes.
Javier Nunez was his top target, picking up 85 receiving yards.
Jace Demacabalin continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Kennedy, rushing for 253 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Demacabalin is now averaging an impressive 2.2 rushing touchdowns per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Cristian Hernandez, who rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Delano's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Kennedy, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Delano will welcome Shafter at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Shafter is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 36.5 points per game this season. As for Kennedy, they will head out to take on Wasco at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Kennedy is coming into the match hot, having won their last three games.
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