Kenton played a tough match on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against Bath, falling 48-6. While losing is never fun, Kenton can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 338th, while Bath is ranked 139th).
Despite the loss, Kenton saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Garry Phipps picked up two sacks and made 15 total tackles. Kenton also got help from Zayne Perkins, who showed off his sure hands for 80 receiving yards.
Garry Phipps
| 09/19/25 vs Bath | 15 |
| 09/12/25 @ Elida | 17 |
| 09/05/25 vs Ottawa-Glandorf | 18 |
| 08/29/25 vs Shawnee | 10 |
| 08/22/25 @ Eastwood | 10 |
Even if they lost, Kenton's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. In that department, Phipps was the leader with two. Phipps is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least ten every time he's taken the field this season. Jayden Mustain was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making eight total tackles.
Bath was led to victory by Mikey Hale and Josiah Clark. Hale gained 126 total yards, while Clark picked up 76 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Kenton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Bath, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Kenton will take on rival Celina at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Bath is set to face off against their familiar foe Elida at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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