Kennedy Catholic High School’s Lancer varsity football team bounced back from a painful 28-0 loss last week to defeat the Tahoma Bears 27-17 in a North Puget Sound League matchup on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Highline Memorial Stadium.

The victory gave the Lancers a home conference win against the Bears, who traveled from Maple Valley for the contest.

Kennedy Catholic improved its overall record to 1-2 while Tahoma dropped its to 1-2.

Tahoma held the Lancers close in the first half, but Kennedy Catholic extended its lead after halftime to secure the 10-point win.

Kennedy’s next game will be at 7 p.m. at the Kentwood Conquerors on Friday night, Sept. 26 – buy tickets here.

Photos

Below are photos from the game, courtesy Lainey Poelzer of Clover Laine Photography; click arrows or swipe images to view slideshow:

Schedule

DATE/TIME OPPONENT LOCATION RESULT
9/6
1 p.m.
BothellHighline StadiumL 33-28
9/12
7 p.m.
SumnerAwayL 28-0
9/20
12 p.m.
Tahoma*Highline StadiumW 27-17
9/26
7 p.m.
Kentwood*Away
10/2
7 p.m.
Auburn*Away
10/11
1 p.m.
Auburn Riverside*Highline Stadium
10/17
7 p.m.
Stadium*Away
10/25
1 p.m.
Kentridge*Away
11/1
1 p.m.
Mt. Rainier*Highline Stadium

* indicates district game

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