Kennedale 42, FW South Hills 41 - 1OT

[garageoffice]

WOW! What a great game! This is easily the best team SH has had in several years. It was a great matchup...size and speed vs. a very disciplined team with a strong running attack. I don't know the official numbers, but Mickey Norris must have had 160 yards or better.

It was 35-35 at the end of regulation and after Kennedale scored on its first OT possession, SH scored and elected to go for the 2-point conversion win (they almost got it, too).

[bleedgreen]

This game had it all. Kennedale had all they could handle from the Fort Worth South Hills Scorpions. At one point with 6:30 to go in the 2nd period, Kennedale was down 21-7 but took advantage of SH turnovers. One of Mickie Norris's long runs was 74 yards to make the game 21-14 in favor of South Hills and then with 2:25 left in the first half, Kennedale intercepted and tied the game with 40 seconds left to make it 21-21 at the half.
I thought SH was well coached and they had an excellent QB and RB. Their QB has a good arm except he forced the ball into coverage too many times. I would have done the same thing in going for 2 points and the win because the QB was having his way with our defense. Howver, I've seen Kennedale rise to the occasssion many times and tonight was another great example.

[bleedgreen]

Bridgeport is on our schedule later and I just heard they lost to Argyle in a close one. There is a game to look forward to.

[garageoffice]

Good summary bleedgreen! That South Hills RB was QUICK! In the first half, I was really afraid it might be a long night for the Wildcats. They sure came through, though!

[Matthew328]

Looking forward to Everman traveling to Kennedale in a couple of weeks!!!! EHS-KHS could turn into one of the better rivalries in the area!!

[bleedgreen]

Matthew, I don't know if the talent pool is as deep as it was 2-3 years ago. Well see.

[garageoffice]

I'm not sure the rivalry will maintain its momentum for long since Everman has moved up to 4A anyway. A rivalry is always a rivalry, but a district title is another thing altogether.

[garageoffice]

I sure grossly underestimated Mickey Norris' rushing effort. According to the box score he had 278!

[K-TOWN]

kaufman next week, and predictions ?!

[Matthew328]

I'd be willing to bet Kennedale stands a good chance at moving up to 4A.....2 years ago Kennedale had an ADM of 843...the way Kennedale has grown I'd say they are probably close to 900.....just a guess and if they go they'll be in the same district as EHS...and even if they don't I imagine they'll still play

[catdad]

Kennedale enrollment at the beginning of school this year...935.

[Pmoney]

Originally posted by catdad
Kennedale enrollment at the beginning of school this year...935.
with those numbers most likely they will be 4a next year

[Matthew328]

yeah 935 will put them safely in 4A