Riverside Academy defeats John F. Kennedy in football season opener
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026
The Riverside Academy Rebels defeated the John F. Kennedy Cougars 40-32 in a week one regular season football game. The matchup took place at Pan American Stadium in New Orleans. Both teams engaged in an offensive performance during the season opener. Riverside Academy, the reigning Division IV Select state champions, maintained the lead to secure the win. The game serves as part of the ongoing high school football season coverage provided by WGNO. Broadcast highlights of the game are featured on the program Friday Night Football.
- •Riverside Academy beat John F. Kennedy 40-32.
- •The game was held at Pan American Stadium.
- •The matchup occurred during week one of the regular season.
- •Riverside Academy enters the season as the reigning Division IV Select state champions.
- 4:41 AMYahoo Sports — FNF Week 1: Riverside outlasts Kennedy 40-32
"The Riverside Academy Rebels faced John F. Kennedy in week one of the regular season at Pan American Stadium.
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