The Kennedale Wildcat football team will host the Fort Worth Dunbar Wildcats tonight. Game time starts at 7:30 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium.
Besides the same mascot, the two teams do share some other common characteristics. Both are playoff contenders. Both are running teams with big name running backs. Both are undefeated after two early season contest. This a look at both teams and how they measure up. {{more}}
District
- Dunbar – District: 6-5A, Last season: 10-1, 8-0 in District 6-4A
- Kennedale – District 5-4, Last season: 7-5, 5-0 in District 7-3A
Returning starters
- Dunbar – Offense 7, Defense 3
- Kennedale ? Offense 6, Defense 5
Predicted finish in district
- Dunbar ? 2nd place behind Birdville
- Kennedale ? 1st place
Current state rank
- Dunbar – UR
- Kennedale – 10th Class 4A
Playoff picture
- Dunbar has become a perennial playoff contender but has not made it past the first round
- Kennedale has made the playoffs the last 13 years and is thought to be a region contender
Offense
- Dunbar is primarily a running team but they do pass on occasion (131 yards, 2 TD with 1 int). In two games, Dunbar has gained 684 yards with 34 first downs and averages 7.79 yards per carry.
- Kennedale runs the ball and passes for a distraction (79 yards, 1 TD, 1 int). In two games, Kennedale has gained 749 yards with 28 first downs and averages 6.05 yards per carry.
Showcase running back
- Dunbar – Senior Taylor Martin (5-9, 185 lbs) 37 carries 316 yards at 8.54 yards, 7 touchdowns, last year rushed for 1,607 yards and 23 TD
- Kennedale – Senior Juwan Washington (5-8, 175 lbs) 53 carries 448 yards at 8.5 yards per, 5 touchdowns, last year rushed for 2,444 yds and 38 TD
Season
- Dunbar has won it first two games, 56-12 Dallas Lincoln and Fort Worth OD Wyatt 58-20.
- Kennedale has won it first two games, 54-20 over Crowley and 14-7 over Gainesville.
