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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Freshman Lily Adams practices her relay before this weekends meet.

Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top

Sonja Woerner, Writer October 8, 2021

Kennedy swimmer Lilly Adams began a journey that would shape her future at five years old. She started swimming. She joined the Black Hawk Area Swim Team (BLAST) in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Adams worked with...

Sophomore Reid Hall putts while on a Ellis Golf Course green.

Kennedy Athlete Up for KCRG Athlete of the Week

Molly Martin and Lizzy Hawkes September 29, 2021

Kennedy golfer, sophomore Reid Hall, is up for KCRG Athlete of the Week. Hall averages 36.20 on 9 holes, and 72.71 on 18 holes.  The men's golf team is currently ranked number one in the Mississippi...

The Kennedy Football team lines up along the edge of the field before warmups.

Kennedy Football Team Ranked #1 in the State

Noah Hargrafen, Writer September 23, 2021

The Kennedy Cougar football team has had a historic start to their 2021 season. Through their first three games, they have outscored opponents 103-34, led by a suffocating defense, which has 9 sacks, 41.5...

Cougars Sophomore Team Hunts the J-Hawks In a 49-0 Win

Cougars Sophomore Team Hunts the J-Hawks In a 49-0 Win

Isaac White, Alyx Goldensoph, and Merideth Langton September 22, 2021

In Kennedy’s 49-0 win over Jefferson Friday, Sept. 17. Sophomore Anthony Franklin controlled the ball almost every play in the first half. Franklin scored 4 touchdowns in the first half alone. Sophomores...

Diver Lacey Neighbor (JR) competing in the butterfly portion of an all-diver 200 Yard Medley Relay.

Kennedy Cougars Battle Iowa City West Swimmers

Sonja Woerner, Writer September 17, 2021

Kennedy’s Women's Swimming and Diving was coming off of seven consecutive wins. With that momentum behind them, they dropped their second loss of the season to the ICW Trojans. On Tuesday, Sept. 14,...

Kennedy Girls Basketball is Hosting an Open Gym

Kennedy Girls’ Basketball is Hosting an Open Gym

Jasmine Hite, Writer September 16, 2021

Always dreamed of becoming a part of an ankle-breaking team? Kennedy will be hosting an Open Gym, tomorrow Sept. 16 from 7- 8:30pm in the Main Gym. All women grades 9-12 are welcome to attend the event. This...

Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled

Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled

Molly Martin, Writer September 15, 2021

The Sept. 17 Kennedy varsity football game against Jefferson was cancelled. In a statement to KCRG, Jefferson High School officials stated that the J-Hawk varsity football team will not play Friday against...

Colin Flannagan (#36) walks to huddle with the rest of the Cougars.

A Fading Football Tradition

Noah Hargrafen, Writer September 14, 2021

When thinking about football, the first players that come to mind are the Patrick Mahomes, Davante Adams and Tyler Goodsons of the world. Seldom do people appreciate good fullback play, delivering lead...

Kennedy Trap Club is holding a meeting Sept. 8 in preparation for the 2021-2022 year.

Kennedy Trap Club Prepares for the Season

James Belding, Writer September 7, 2021

The Kennedy Trap Club will hold a Parent Support Group meeting Wednesday, Sept. 8 in the cafeteria 6-8 p.m. The meeting will cover membership dues, recruiting sponsors, future meeting times and answer...

Varsity Football in Iowa City

Varsity Football in Iowa City

Molly Martin, Photographer September 2, 2021

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