St. Francis (10-3) at Kenwood Academy (4-6)
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Gately Stadium.
Last matchup: St. Francis won, 27-21, last season.
About the Spartans: Since taking over in 2017 and finishing 1-8, coach Bob McMillen’s St. Francis teams have posted an impressive 63-16 record, 6 straight postseason appearances, and 3 consecutive double-digit win seasons. They will have to replace standout quarterback Brady Palmer, who transferred to Florida, but return plenty of talent, led by Michigan State-bound WR Zach Washington, and senior WRs Dario Milivojevic and Tanner Glock. Washington is also a threat on special teams as a kick returner (5 TDs in 2024). Defensively, senior nose guard Jaylen Torres earned all-conference accolades as a junior.
About the Broncos: The Broncos enter the s