CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – It wasn’t the end to the season Kenwood had hoped for, but the Knights entered Thursday night with an opportunity to sneak into the playoffs. Unfortunately for Kenwood, a 25-6 loss to Dickson County brought its season to a close.

There was plenty of optimism early in the season after the Knights opened 3-3, including a statement win over White House-Heritage. Kenwood was looking to build on last year’s success and earn back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time since 2019. However, four consecutive losses to close the season put an end to those hopes.

The same issues that plagued Kenwood throughout October showed up again Thursday. A lack of offensive consistency has led to the Knights’ struggles, as they averaged just 11.5 points per game over their final four contests. Even with senior running back Elijah King returning against the Cougars, Kenwood struggled to find a rhythm offensively.

Despite the disappointing ending, Kenwood head coach Jarhett Snead was encouraged by the development of several younger players on his roster.

“We grew a lot. We had a lot of young guys playing after graduating a class of 20-something seniors. Our young guys grew up. I look out there and see a lot of sophomores and guys who normally don’t get a lot of reps, but they were ready when their number was called,” Snead said.

| MORE: Kirkwood checks off season’s first goal with region title victory over Henry County

Dickson County, meanwhile, secured its playoff spot behind a dominant rushing attack. Martez Stewart found the end zone four times, including a 50-yard touchdown that helped put the game away.

Now, Kenwood will turn its attention toward 2027 as it looks to get back into the playoff picture. There are reasons for optimism moving forward, particularly at quarterback with sophomore Myrion Hartwell. He showed flashes of potential throughout the season, and continued development could help ease the transition following the departure of this year’s senior class.

While the losses made for a difficult finish, Snead believes the growth of his players throughout their high school careers is about more than what shows up on the scoreboard.

“The bad part about it is success isn’t always measured in wins and losses. It’s about the growth these young men have had over the past four years. I’m proud of them. I love them to death, and I pray for their success and a prosperous future.”

Ky’Ron Washington contributed to this report

| SPORTS REPORT: Sign up for the new weekly Clarksville sports newsletter