Kennedy Defeated Sylmar in League Football Match
The Kennedy football team improved to 7-0 overall with a decisive victory at John L. Hayes Field.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Football
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Kennedy cruised to a 56-22 win over Sylmar, maintaining its position in the league title race. The victory moved Kennedy to a 7-0 overall record, while Sylmar dropped to 3-4.
Why it matters
The result leaves Kennedy and San Fernando tied for the top spot in the league standings. Both teams continue to jockey for playoff positioning as the regular season reaches its final stages.
Kennedy dominated with a 35-7 halftime lead and a defensive effort that forced several turnovers. Daniel Morales contributed three sacks to the defensive performance, while Jacob Guevara added another.
The players
Kennedy High School
This is a public high school located in Granada Hills that fields a competitive varsity football program.
Sylmar High School
This is a public secondary school in the Los Angeles area with a varsity football team that competes in the same league as Kennedy.
Tim Tanner Jr.
He is the starting quarterback for the Sylmar football team.
The details
Kennedy controlled the game on both sides of the ball, forcing four or five turnovers throughout the contest. Sylmar struggled to gain momentum, hampered by penalties including an intentional grounding call on quarterback Tim Tanner Jr.
Timeline
The game took place on October 9, 2026.
Kennedy will face Canoga Park on October 16, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This win cements Kennedy as a primary contender for the league title heading into the final stretch of the season. The outcome forces San Fernando to keep pace as both schools battle for home-field advantage in the upcoming postseason.
Kennedy remains undefeated at 3-0 in league play, keeping them in a first-place tie with San Fernando. Sylmar falls to 2-1 in league play, complicating their path toward a high playoff seed.
The takeaway
Kennedy has established itself as a dominant force in league play through a high-scoring offense and opportunistic defense. The team must maintain this momentum against Canoga Park to secure the league title.
What happens next
Kennedy is scheduled to play Canoga Park on October 16, 2026, while Sylmar will play San Fernando on the same date.
Further reading
Follow the latest developments in local competition on the Football page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily News.
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