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Photos: Kennedy Football Suffers First Loss of the Season vs. Prairie

Byline photo of Gabe Copley
Byline photo of Parker Holt
Gabe Copley and Parker Holt
September 10, 2025
After hawking down Prairie receiver, Senior Jace Popenhagen makes a crucial tackle just before the endzone.
After hawking down Prairie receiver, Senior Jace Popenhagen makes a crucial tackle just before the endzone.
Parker Holt
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Gabe Copley
Leading the band after their halftime performance, the drumline concludes their show.
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