By Adam Martini, PSAL Reporter
A couple of years ago, a football game between John F. Kennedy and Flushing wouldn't have been given a second glance. The Knights for sure would have pummeled the Red Devils. But times have changed.
Sophomore Andrew King rushed for 80 yards and a pair of touchdowns, as the Red Devils, a mere developmental squad in 2005, defeated the visiting Knights on Saturday, 13-6. For Flushing (3-1), which has moved up the Public Schools Athletic League's power rankings each of the last three years, a win over traditionally-strong Kennedy is significant. As a five-rated program, the highest of the PSAL's three-tier system, the Knights have a combined record of 15-3 the last two regular seasons.
"This means we're going in the right direction," said Flushing coach Jim Desantis, who revived Flushing football after it was disbanded seven years ago. "Kennedy is an awesome program, so this means something."
Flushing took the action right to Kennedy with a touchdown on its first possession. King bounced outside for a 23-yard run to finish off an eight-play, 76-yard drive. The shifty sophomore broke loose for a 19-yard gain earlier in the drive, as the Red Devils offensive line set the tone for the game. The Red Devils, who went 8-1 last season on the three level, are looking to prove they belong in the city's championship division. But their latest win is only the beginning.
"We're trying to prove ourselves in the five division," said King. "This win is a starting point."
Kennedy (0-4) is not the powerhouse this season its been in recent years, but the Knights remain formidable opponents. The Red Devils, however, pushed them around on both sides of the line of scrimmage. Flushing bottled up senior running back Jamel Lane and sacked junior quarterback Isiah Sledge four times (twice by senior Jason Bromley). Lane finally broke free for a 15-yard touchdown run with 2:36 left in the game to make it 13-6, but the Knights couldn't recover the ensuing onside kick. By the time the Knight touched the ball again, at their own 24, there was only time to run three plays. None of them went anywhere.
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