Sets up crucial matchup with Unionville, Saturday; playoffs, league title on the line
OXFORD — Jordan Lardani rushed for 102 yards and scored two touchdowns to lead Kennett past Oxford, 28-20, Friday night in a game with major implications for the PIAA District One AAAA playoff bracket and the ChesMont American championship.
It comes down to this: the Blue Demons will host arch-rival and neighbor Unionville Saturday in a game that could decide the league title and the playoff hopes for both teams. If the Indians (7-2, 5-0) win, they clinch the ChesMont American title and will likely host a District One playoff game. If Kennett wins, it will share a piece of the league title with Unionville (and potentially, West Chester Rustin, should it defeat 1-8 Octorara next Friday night. The Blue Demons will also lock up a District One playoff berth — their first since football returned to the school in 2005.
Kennett (7-2, 4-1) looked to be in complete control, grabbing a 15-0 halftime lead. But the Hornets (4-5, 1-5) struck back in the second half to make the game a true contest.
