Kennedy football gets big defensive plays to beat Van Nuys

VAN NUYS — A pair of interceptions in the end zone helped the Kennedy High football team wrap up the Valley Mission League in unbeaten fashion with a win over Van Nuys, 32-19, on Friday night.

Seniors Amare Rhodes and Justyn Sears each intercepted potential touchdowns in the regular season finale for the Cougars (8-2, 6-0 Valley Mission).

“It shows when our back was against the wall, we weren’t folding,” said Kennedy coach Troy Cassidy. “Those guys made big plays to get us the ball...