Kirkwood stays undefeated with win over Montgomery Central | PHOTOS

Kirkwood High football traveled to Montgomery Central High School to battle it out with the Indians on Friday, Aug. 30. While MCHS battled throughout the game, the Cobras pulled away with a 35-7 victory, which moved the Cobras to 2-0 on the season.

By Knox Rives August 31, 2024 11:02 am

Clarksville NowKirkwood High football defeats Montgomery Central on Aug. 30, 2024. (JHR Photography)

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Kirkwood High football traveled to Montgomery Central High School to battle it out with the Indians on Friday, Aug. 30. While MCHS battled throughout the game, the Cobras pulled away with a 35-7 victory, which moved the Cobras to 2-0 on the season.

Kirkwood High unleashed an air raid attack on Montgomery Central, which included Cobras starting quarterback Miles Redding throwing for five touchdowns. Kirkwood built a 28-0 lead before the end of the first half, and head coach Chad Watson was excited to see the passing game excel, despite limited practice opportunities this week.

Kirkwood High football defeats Montgomery Central on Aug. 30, 2024. (JHR Photography)

Miles Reding as Kirkwood High football defeats Montgomery Central on Aug. 30, 2024. (JHR Photography)

Kirkwood High football defeats Montgomery Central on Aug. 30, 2024. (JHR Photography)

“I’m proud of the way they played, I mean we only got to practice outside one day this week,” Watson told Clarksville Now. “I’m surprised we threw the ball as well as we did because we didn’t get to work it.”

Montgomery Central struggled to move the ball early in the game, plagued by several penalties that held them back. However, the Indians defense found their footing in the second half, as they were able to hold Kirkwood to 7 points after halftime. MCHS also added a touchdown of their own before the game concluded. Central head coach Wyatt Page said he was proud of his team’s fight throughout their matchup.

“We fought till the game was over, that’s our standard,” Page said. “There’s a lot of things we have to work on, but I have confidence in these guys. We came up short, so we have to learn from this, and come out ready to work next week.”

With the 35-7 win, the Cobras remain undefeated with a 2-0 record. Meanwhile, Montgomery Central falls to 0-2 on the early season.