Kennedy falls in close call, 13-7

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Marc DeCleene was selected as player of the game and forced to play QB because of an injury to Justin Minor. Photo by Mark Plechot

The Kennedy High football team suffered a 13-7 loss to host El Modena in a non-league contest on Thursday, Sept. 12.

The Irish (1-2) owned a 7-0 lead at the halftime break. In the second quarter, quarterback Justin Minor scored a 6-yard touchdown.

The Kennedy High football team suffered a 13-7 loss to host El Modena in a non-league contest on Thursday, Sept. 12.

The Irish (1-2) owned a 7-0 lead at the halftime break. In the second quarter, quarterback Justin Minor scored a 6-yard touchdown.

However, Kennedy would not score again. El Modena, on the other hand, came roaring back in the third quarter, scoring 13 points to take the lead.

Minor would throw for just 26 yards. The Irish also struggled on the ground as Marc DeCleane tallied just 64 yards and Deion Williams had just 56.

Kennedy will return to action against Magnolia on Thursday, Sept. 12 at home at 7 p.m.