By Terry Boehmker

NKyTribune sports reporter

Dayton sophomore running back Malachi Kennedy made the grand opening of the school’s new stadium on Friday even more memorable when he became one of the few players in state history to score eight touchdowns in a single game.

Unfortunately, high school football records on the khsaa.org website have not been updated since 2021. At that time, there were only nine players who had scored eight TDs in a one game and Kennedy can now add his name to the list.

During his team’s 62-49 win over Pendleton County, Kennedy carried the ball into the end zone seven times and scored on a 62-yard pass play.

His final rushing total was 398 yards on 25 carries. As a freshman, Kennedy rushed for 502 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games. His two-game tota

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