JFK builds first-half lead in 40-27 win over Alden

Overview

• JFK defeated visiting Alden 40-27 on Friday in C North football.
• A 12-0 second quarter gave JFK a 26-7 halftime lead; the advantage grew to 34-13 through three quarters.
• JFK finished the game 2-2 overall and 2-1 in league play, while Alden fell to 1-3 overall and 1-2 in the league.

JFK built a 19-point halftime lead and defeated Alden 40-27 in C North football Friday, Sept. 25, at John F. Kennedy High School's turf field.

JFK led 14-7 after the first quarter, then scored 12 points while holding Alden scoreless in the second to take a 26-7 lead into halftime. That second-quarter separation proved decisive, as Alden held a 20-14 scoring edge in the second half.

JFK extended the lead to 34-13 by outscoring Alden 8-6 in the third quarter. Alden scored 14 points in the fourth, while JFK added six to finish the 13-point victory.

The win brought JFK to 2-2 overall and 2-1 in C North, tied with Springville for third in the league standings through Friday's contest. Alden fell to 1-3 overall and 1-2 in league play, tied for fifth with Eden/North Collins and Akron.

C North standings