Cougars Hit National Poll For First Time

For the first time in the history of the boys soccer program at Kennedy High School, the Cougars have been ranked in the ESPN Rise FAB 50 Spring Soccer National Poll. Kennedy entered the poll two weeks ago as the #28 team in the week #7 ranking. Last Week they dropped down to #37 before rebounding this week, up to #29.

This coincides with the Cougars highest state ranking ever from the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association when they moved up to #2 in the state. They have been there for the last two weeks and should move up to #1 this week as the previous #1 team, Ankeny, lost this past week.

Kennedy is also regionally ranked by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. According to the most recent poll (12 May 2009), the Cougars are ranked as the #9 team in Region III. Region III consists of teams from Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming.