One of the state’s longest football losing streaks ended last Friday night as Perry held off Des Moines Hoover in overtime 27-21.  The win snapped a 39 game losing skid that dated back to the 2017 regular season finale.  The victory was secured when the Hoover quarterback was stripped of the football by Juan Hernandez and recovered by linebacker Kain Kilmer at the 1 yard line in overtime.

Perry put together one of their best offensive games under third year head coach Bryce Pierce.  Fullback Keegan Synder led the way with 24 carries for 109 yards.  Quarterback Geren Kenney added 73 yards on the ground while Juan Hernandez carried the ball 14 times for 36 yards.   Kenney was 6-10 throwing the football for 39 yards including a touchdown pass to Holden Smith.  The senior wideout finished with three receptions for 20 yards.  Drake Levan added two catches and tight end Eric Lagos hauled in his first pass of the year.

Kenney added three rushing touchdowns for Perry including the game winner in overtime.  Hernandez and Synder led the defense with 6 tackles each.  The Perry defense forced a season high five turnovers with Hernandez, Kenney, Killmer and Cruz Calderon all recovering fumbles and Kenney picking off a pass.

Perry enters district play next week 1-4 on the season.