Kennedale (1-1) dropped out of the AP Top 10 last week after dropping one to Alvarado, making it the first loss in regular season in two years. {{more:Read more … }}See game story
But, according to the coaches, the Wildcats had a good week of practice and some injured players will be returning to the field tonight. The take on Kennedale?s opponent, Wichita Falls Rider (1-2) is that they are big and physical. So far, the Wildcats early schedule is tougher than last year.
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Kennedale has had to improvise early in the season but unexpectedly the running Cats are airing it out more than usual. Kennedale enters tonight?s game against Wichita Falls Rider High School having thrown the ball 10 times in two games. Last year Kennedale threw the ball a total of 13 times in a 13 game season.
Senior Aaron Rinehart has completed 4 of 6 passes for 89 yards and sophomore Evan Jowers has completed 1 of 4 passes for 49 yards, one touchdown and another for a 2 point conversion. So far, Kennedale has passed for 138 yards and one touchdown. In 2015, the Cats had a total of 168 yards for the year (28 yards av) and only 2 touchdowns by air in 13 games.
In the rushing game, Kennedale has a total of 648 yards in two games at a 5.9 yard average. Last year the Wildcats average 471 yards per game at a 10.1 yards per carry.
In total yards Kennedale is off the pace from last year by about 90 yards per game (393/484).
Rushing leaders:
#5 Jaden Knowles (Jr) 41 for 232 @ 5.7, 116.0av, 1TD
#40 David Roper (Jr) 16 for 156 @ 9.8, 78.0av
#23 Jakahari Stafford (Jr) 16 for 135 @ 8.4, 67.5 av
#28 DJ Kirven (So) 22 for 118 @ 5.4, 59.0av, 1TDReceiving leaders:
#5 Jaden Knowles (Jr) 1 for 31 yds
#23 Jakahari Stafford (Jr) 2 for 56 yds, 1TD
#90 Tyler Alphin (Sr) 2 for 51 yds
#74 Gjemar Daniels (Sr) 16 tackles w 3 for loss, 1 safety
#21 Larry Brooks (Jr) 14 tackles, 2 pass defense
#1 Devan Mason (Jr) 13 tackles w 1 loss, 1 fumble recovery
#42 Michael Landers (Sr) 11 tackles, 1 sack
#6 Baron Browning (Sr) 10 tackles, 1 pass defense, 1 cause fumble
#17 Malik Burgess (Sr) 1 intGame time is 7:30 at Wildcat Stadium 901 Wildcat Way, Kennedale, TX 76060.
