Valencia (3-0) vs. Kennedy (2-1)7:30 P.M. THURSDAYWESTERN...

Valencia (3-0) vs. Kennedy (2-1)

7:30 P.M. THURSDAY

WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL

Kennedy is coming off a 35-28 loss to defending Division I champion La Puente Bishop Amat, and if the Fighting Irish play better this week than last, then the outcome of this game is a forgone conclusion. Garrett Sabol and seven other all-league players make Kennedy the sixth-ranked team in Division V. Not only has Sabol caught 17 passes, but he is also averaging 5.4 yards per carry from the backfield. Upset-minded Valencia, ranked eighth in Division V, has won three games by fewer than 16 points against opponents whose combined record is 1-8.

Key Players

Valencia

QB Eric Young

64.9%, 287 yds., 2 TDs

RB Alex Martinez

10 rushes, 120 yds.

SS Ray Cortez

1 int., 2 fumble recoveries

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Kennedy

QB Tom Haas

60%, 470 yds., 6 TDs

WR Garrett Sabol

17 rec., 195 yds., 5 TDs

LB Jack Tucker

1 int., 3 fumbles, 37 tackles