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Story, Photos & Video by Scott Schaefer
Kennedy Catholic fell behind 10-0 in the first quarter before coming to life for a 38-10 win over the Skyline Spartans on Friday night, Nov. 18, 2022 in WIAA KingCo 4A state playoff football action at Highline Memorial Stadium..
Skyline started strongly with two interceptions that set them up for a quick 10-0 lead over Kennedy at the end of the first quarter. You could feel the tension in the air caused by the sudden quick lead, but things soon turned around.
A pick 6 interception by senior Mason Hayes at the start of the second quarter proved to be the turning point, and the Lancers came back and built a 22-10 intermission margin at the Spartans’ expense.
Kennedy then steadied the pace and steamrolled to a 30-10 lead heading into the final quarter.
There was no room for doubt as the Lancers added to their advantage with an 8-0 margin in the closing period.
Kennedy moves on in the WIAA state tournament as part of the final four.
We caught up with Lancer Head Coach Sheldon Cross after the game.
“That’s a KingCo champion,” Cross told The B-Town Blog about their opponent Skyline. “You’ve got to be able to withstand some punches in the playoffs. They did some great things early on, and we withstood the punches and found a way to start punching back.”
Cross then shared his excitement to be practicing on Thanksgiving.
“This is a big deal. You know we’re gonna be practicing on Thanksgiving, right? And that’s one of the biggest things in high school football is to be able to to earn the right to practice on Thanksgiving…because there’s only four teams doing it right?”
Below is a video shot after the game ended, showing fans celebrating, teams exchanging handshakes, a team prayer and our interview with Coach Cross:
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Lancers fought through adversity and went on a 38-0 run to come from behind and get the win against Skyline. They have advanced to the semis and will take on the winner of today’s game between Chiawana/ Emerald Ridge.
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Skyline-10#GoLancers— Lancer Athletics (@OurLancerNation) November 19, 2022
Highlights of Kennedy Catholic’s 38-10 win over Skyline in the State Quarterfinals. https://t.co/1oPWXdKahM #wiaa #wafbscores @OurLancerNation @KennedyCathWA @skylinegridiron @SHS_Spartan
— KING 5 Sports (@KING5Sports) November 19, 2022
Second interception of the half for Hayes. https://t.co/QhDm6gfu0Z
— Lauren Smith (@smithlm12) November 19, 2022
TD, Kennedy Catholic: Xe’ree Alexander with a 4-yard scoring run and 2-pt conversion to give the Lancers the lead. 16-10, 6:58 2Q. pic.twitter.com/yCr6bEAyoJ
— Lauren Smith (@smithlm12) November 19, 2022
TD, Kennedy Catholic: Xe’ree Alexander in the end zone again. 25 yards this time. 22-10 Lancers, 2:50 2Q. pic.twitter.com/FGOlak3aqZ
— Lauren Smith (@smithlm12) November 19, 2022
Congrats to @CoachCross2 Well deserved. And I can’t imagine there is a coach who does more not only for his own players, but those he coaches against as well in terms of connecting them with coaches at the next level! #GoLancers https://t.co/oUhGnbY0jV
— Ian Furness (@IanFurnessSea) November 18, 2022
2022 Fall Sport Honors!!!
Congratulations to Xe’ree A., who was named Defensive Player of the Year in 4A NPSL. Lancer Nation is proud of you and your accomplishments on the field!!! #GoLancers pic.twitter.com/NENYwW58GL
— Lancer Athletics (@OurLancerNation) November 18, 2022
2022 Fall Sport Honors!!!
Congratulations to Mason H., who was named Offensive Player of the Year in 4A NPSL. We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished on the field!#GoLancers pic.twitter.com/FLHUrMDrOp
— Lancer Athletics (@OurLancerNation) November 18, 2022
2022 Fall Sport Honors!!!
Congratulations to Micah B., who was named Lineman of the Year in 4A NPSL. Lancer Nation is proud of you and your accomplishment!!! #GoLancers pic.twitter.com/xsiBVCxQWh
— Lancer Athletics (@OurLancerNation) November 18, 2022
What a win it was for @KennedyCathWA and @CoachCross2 in the 4A Quarters tonight in Burien.
And I know you’ll all love seeing @xe_ree press the circle button out there
via @komonews pic.twitter.com/XEnvx9hAKB
— Niko Tamurian (@NikoTamurian) November 19, 2022
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