Kenton Ridge Defeated Urbana in Close Football Match
Kenton Ridge held off a second-half comeback to secure a 21-14 victory at Richard E. Phillips Field.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Football
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Kenton Ridge improved its season record to 7-1 after defeating Urbana 21-14 on October 9, 2026. The win keeps Kenton Ridge in contention for a conference title as they move toward the end of the regular season.
Why it matters
The victory preserves Kenton Ridge's quest for its first league crown since 2014. By maintaining a strong conference standing, the team remains in the hunt for post-season positioning.
Kenton Ridge achieved a 3-0 conference record, compared to Urbana's 1-2 standing within the league. Bryndyn Parsons contributed two touchdown passes of 4 and 22 yards, while Urbana responded with two second-half rushing scores.
The players
Kenton Ridge
This high school football team based in Springfield holds a 7-1 overall record.
Urbana
This high school football team currently holds a 5-3 record this season.
Bryndyn Parsons
He is a quarterback for Kenton Ridge who threw two touchdown passes in the game.
Brody Runkle
He is a player for Kenton Ridge who recorded the game-clinching interception.
The details
Kenton Ridge dominated the first half by scoring three unanswered touchdowns to establish a 21-0 lead. Urbana fought back with a 14-yard touchdown run by Carson Stokes and a 3-yard rushing score by Grady Lantz before a game-clinching interception by Brody Runkle sealed the result.
Timeline
The football game took place on October 9, 2026.
Kenton Ridge last secured a league title in 2014.
Kenton Ridge plays Jonathan Alder next Friday.
The Big Picture
This win keeps Kenton Ridge in contention for a league title matching the success of their 2014 championship season. The performance mirrors the trajectory of past title-contending teams within the conference.
Kenton Ridge remains undefeated in conference play at 3-0, significantly bolstering their chances of securing a home-field advantage or favorable playoff seed. With a 7-1 record, the team is well-positioned as they head into their final two regular season matchups.
The takeaway
Kenton Ridge demonstrated late-game defensive resilience to maintain their perfect conference record despite a strong second-half push from their opponent. This victory proves the team can protect leads under pressure as they approach the end of the regular season schedule.
What happens next
Kenton Ridge will travel to play Jonathan Alder next Friday, followed by a regular season finale against London.
Further reading
For more updates on local athletics, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dayton Daily News.
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