High school football: Dexter doubles up Kennett, ends Indian streak

For the Dexter High School football team, its losing streak versus Kennett is over.

And in convincing fashion, too.

Jett Grams opened up the scoring for Dexter on a 1-yard TD plunge midway through the first quarter.

Kylan Henson and Antonio Flakes celebrate after Henson scored on a long TD run early in the third quarter. Also in Dunklin County on Friday, Portageville blanked winless Malden, 49-0. Readers, please log onto semoball.com for more coverage, and read a recap in the Tuesday, Oct. 10, edition of the Delta Dunklin Democrat.(Photo by Eric Viccaro, staff)

Quarterback Jackson Howard followed with TD passes to Logan Pullum and Lee-Michael McDonald, respectively.

The Bearcats were up 21-0 at halftime, and they eventually earned a 28-14 victory over Kennett at Metz Cherry Stadium Friday night.

Dexter improved to 6-1 overall, and solidified its hold on the top spot in district play with 44.56 points.

Meanwhile, Kennett dropped to 4-3, and finished the home slate with a mediocre 2-2 mark.

Kennett didn't go down without a fight in the second half as senior Kylan Henson scored on a TD long run and senior Jack Morrison made a highlight-reel TD catch — connecting with quarterback Tyquavious Jones.

This marked Dexter's first win in the series since 2015, which featured a thrilling 38-35 result. Kennett had won nine contests in a row, including a pair in the postseason.

The series between the schools dates back to the 1920s.

Next week

Both Kennett and Dexter will face stern tests next week. The Indians travel to face Poplar Bluff. The Bearcats also hit the road to take on Park Hills Central. Both games will start at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13.