Sikeston v. Kennett 7th grade football (Sept. 19)

Thursday, September 19, 2013

By Chris Pobst -- Standard Democrat

The Sikeston Bulldogs seventh grade football team defeated Kennett 38-30 Thursday at SPS Stadium in Sikeston. The Kennett eighth grade team returned the favor during the second game beating Sikeston 30-21.

Sikeston's Ricky Scott (88) and Joshua Rishton (1) tip a ball away from Kennett's Tahmiius Mitchell (88) Thursday at SPS Stadium. (Chris Pobst photo)
A gang of Sikeston defenders bring down Kennett's Elijah Lemons (44) Thursday at SPS Stadium. (Chris Pobst photo)
Kennett's Elijah Lemons runs for yardage against Sikeston Thursday at SPS Stadium. (Chris Pobst photo)
Sikeston's Elijah Faulkner is brought down a host of Kennett defenders Thursday at SPS Stadium. (Chris Pobst photo)

Sikeston quarterback Nate Self (17) throws a pass to receiver Ricky Scott (foreground) against Kennett Thursday at SPS Stadium. (Chris Pobst photo)
Sikeston seventh grader Ricky Scott (front) is greeted by teammates after scoring a touchdown on a 31-yard pass from quarterback Nate Self Thursday at SPS Stadium. (Chris Pobst photo)