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Colton Michael, RJ Shehee lead Eagles past Thunderbirds in Delano

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 1:01 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

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Summary

In Delano on Friday night, Bakersfield Christian High School defeated R.F. Kennedy 26-7 in a non-league football game. Colton Michael connected with RJ Shehee for two touchdowns, including a critical 40-yard score that shifted momentum in the second half. The Eagles, now 3-1, gained a significant advantage with a 13-yard reception followed by an 85-yard touchdown from tight end Owen Yurosek. Kennedy, despite a strong performance and 269 rushing yards, suffered its first loss of the season and fell to 4-1.

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By the Numbers

•Bakersfield Christian is 3-1 after the victory.
•RJ Shehee had seven receptions for 191 yards and two touchdowns.
•Kennedy lost despite accumulating 269 rushing yards.
•Michael threw for multiple key touchdowns in the second half.
•The loss is Kennedy's first of the season, dropping them to 4-1.

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1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Big-play connection lifts Eagles to victory over Thunderbirds

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DELANO — Colton Michael and RJ Shehee are both newcomers as teammates for the Bakersfield Christian High football team. But on the first play of Friday night’s road game against R.F. Kennedy and its young secondary, Michael, the senior quarterback, immediately tried to go long to Shehee, the speedy, junior receiver. The pass wasn’t completed, but it was already a potent sign of their ...
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