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Kennedy Upsets No. 3 Ranked Xavier (3A) In An Overtime Thriller

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Gabe Copley, Photographer
January 12, 2026
Carrying him off of the court after the game, the Kennedy student section celebrates junior Lawson Neighbor's career high game. Neighbor ended with 22 points off of 8/11 FG shooting and 4/4 from the three point line.
Carrying him off of the court after the game, the Kennedy student section celebrates junior Lawson Neighbor’s career high game. Neighbor ended with 22 points off of 8/11 FG shooting and 4/4 from the three point line.
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Gabe Copley
Carrying him off of the court after the game, the Kennedy student section celebrates junior Lawson Neighbor's career high game. Neighbor ended with 22 points off of 8/11 FG shooting and 4/4 from the three point line.

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