Renton can’t handle Kennedy Catholic, fall 47-7

The Renton Indians got out to a quick start this past weekend against Kennedy Catholic, but the Lancers took over in the second quarter and never looked back, beating Renton 47-7 at Renton Memorial Stadium.

The Renton Indians got out to a quick start this past weekend against Kennedy Catholic, but the Lancers took over in the second quarter and never looked back, beating Renton 47-7 at Renton Memorial Stadium.

The Indians got on the board first when quarterback Drew Olson connected with Tahj Bailey on a 30-yard pass for a touchdown and a 7-0 lead after the first quarter.

But from there it was all Kennedy. In the second, the Lancers picked up a two touchdown runs from 4 yards and 1-yard out to head into the half with a 14-7 lead.

In the third quarter, Kennedy scored four times, on a 2-yard run, an 80-yard run, a 50-yard pass and a 45-yard run. It was 40-7 as the teams headed into the final frame.

Kennedy added another 13-yard run for an insurance touchdown in the fourth quarter to secure the 47-7 win.

Renton falls to 0-3 on the year and 0-1 in the Seamount League. The Indians travel to Evergreen on Friday.