Kennedy played a tough game on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 34-6 loss at the hands of the Highlands Ranch Falcons. The Commanders were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 20-0.
Kennedy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Xavier Benavidez and Urijah Garcia, who each picked up one interception apiece. Another thorn in Highlands Ranch's side was Benavidez, who made nine total tackles (3.0 for loss) and snagged an interception.
It was another big night for Daniel Schnittker, who rushed for 161 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.1 yards per carry, and also caught one TD for Highlands Ranch. Those 161 rushing yards gave Schnittker a new career-high.
Kennedy now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Highlands Ranch, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Kennedy will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Hinkley at 2:00 p.m. on October 11. As for Highlands Ranch, they will take on Bear Creek at 7:00 p.m. on October 3. The Falcons will need to watch out since the Bears have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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