After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Clarksville, Kirkwood was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They blew past the Kenwood Knights 40-20. The Cobras might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by 20 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Josiah Claybrooks, who rushed for 247 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry. Kirkwood is undefeated when Claybrooks posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise. Miles Reding was another key player, throwing for 121 yards and two touchdowns.
Kirkwood was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 313 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Kirkwood wouldn't let Kenwood keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Kirkwood can thank Moses Byrd and Kevin Roach Jr. for forcing both of them.
Despite the loss, Kenwood still got an impressive performance from Christian James, who picked up 71 receiving yards and a touchdown. Jayde Davis got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Kirkwood's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Kenwood, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-6 record.
Kirkwood will be playing in front of their home fans against West Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Kirkwood is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.2 points per game this season. As for Kenwood, they will venture away from home to challenge Rossview at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rossview's defense has only allowed 12.1 points per game this season, so Kenwood's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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