Kennedy sharp in 37-0 rout of Bettendorf
CEDAR RAPIDS – Sophomore quarterback Kaden Gomez made his first start for the Kennedy football team Friday night and helped the Cougars blank Bettendorf, 37-0, at Kingston Stadium.
The Cougars raised their record to 5-3 with a big game at Dallas Center-Grimes next week in a bid to make the Class 5A playoffs.
Gomez competed 13 of 17 passes for two touchdowns, connecting with Drew McKowen for a 13-yard TD and finding Atley Gloede for a 35-yard score.
Kennedy broke the game open with a pair of Pick-6 touchdowns within 74 seconds in the third quarter. Adam Strasburger returned an interception 45 yards for a score, then Jack Hayes had a 34-yard pick for another touchdown.
Jarod Anderson scored on a 1-yard run. The Cougars also came up with a safety and forced four turnovers.
