Another Scouting Report on Cedar Rapids Kennedy 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CEDAR RAPIDS -&nbsp;</strong>Waterloo West made the trip to Kingston Stadium on Thursday night for a district matchup with Cedar Rapids Kennedy. Homecoming for the Cougars, the WaHawks played spoiler, defeating Kennedy in a back-and-forth battle by a final score of 28-21 on JFK's home turf to keep their playoff hopes alive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a breakdown of five key players for Kennedy from Friday night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/10/scouting-reports-waterloo-west-wahawks-2025/">Scouting Reports: Waterloo West WaHawks 2025</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/10/photo-gallery-waterloo-west-at-cedar-rapids-kennedy/">Photo Gallery: Waterloo West at Cedar Rapids Kennedy</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1361684"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","fullHeight":true,"anchor":"acf-block-68eebb68ecab9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another stud linebacker in the middle of the Kennedy defense alongside [player_tooltip player_id='1619405' first='Henry' last='Wilkes'], [player_tooltip player_id='1361684' first='Blake' last='Bunting'] fills gaps in the run game and stops runners in their tracks on contact. Long and strong, Bunting uses both attributes to stymie the run game of opposing offenses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With his physical make up, Bunting should find himself on a college roster next season. He may not reach the Division 1 level due to lack of production, but the frame is there for him to reach success when and where he finds a spot on a roster next year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1954623"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1954650,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68eebb68ecb91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A rare freshman that starts on the offensive line at the 5A level, [player_tooltip player_id='1954623' first='Grady' last='Farley'] showed up to workouts in the summer and immediately caught the eye of the Kennedy coaching staff.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big boy with a baby face, Farley doesn't play like a freshman, and accomplished head coach Brian White sees a future where Farley could play Power 4 football when he's done with the Cougars. One of the more consistent OL already for Kennedy, Farley lines up at guard next to senior, [player_tooltip player_id='1669006' first='Lincoln' last='Oltmann'], and he holds his own. A natural when it comes to pad level, Farley latches onto this assignment and protects his quarterback with a strong base, good hand positioning and consistency beyond his years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Anthony Keys","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"295","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cedar Rapids Kennedy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68eebb68ecccd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A monster in the trenches for Kennedy on Friday night, Anthony Keys seemingly came out of nowhere for the Cougars up front. Another physical specimen, Keys registered 2.5 tackles-for-loss in defending Waterloo West's run game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beating the assigned offensive lineman off the ball, Keys ripped through the WaHawk OL and made two key stops to halt Wests drives at different points in the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1238501"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68eebb68ecd59"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The best defensive back on the field on Friday night in Cedar Rapids, [player_tooltip player_id='1238501' first='Keegan' last='Mastin'] is slight of frame, but he is not afraid of contact. A DB that flies around and packs a pop on his tackles out of the secondary, Mastin is a no-fear defensive back that will dish out a shot on receivers and ball-carriers alike.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An open-field tackler to boot, Mastin thrives either as a man-press corner or in zone, using his burst and speed to find the ball in their air or track down a ball-carrier in the flat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1669006"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68eebd3b547f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A senior captain and leader up front on the offensive line for Kennedy, [player_tooltip player_id='1669006' first='Lincoln' last='Oltmann'] sets the standard for the Cougars. A physical blocker who holds down left tackle, Oltmann is an excellent example for Farley to learn from.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A physical tackle with long arms that man-handles opposing edges and defensive ends, Oltmann recently re-opened his recruitment about a month ago. Waiting to find a new home, he'd be a good fit for a majority of the regional FCS programs who still need an offensive lineman or two. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1238503"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68eebb68ecdd3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Starting quarterback, [player_tooltip player_id='1238542' first='William' last='Woodring']'s go-to target through the air, [player_tooltip player_id='1238503' first='Brayden' last='Peck'] looks as though Kennedy cloned Mastin -- or vice versa -- and put him on the offensive side of the ball. A speedy receiver who found the holes in Waterloo West's defense, Peck was seemingly open and/or targeted on every passing down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The leading receiver for the Cougars, Peck caught eight receptions for 92 yards. Peck was doing all he could on the perimeter to keep Woodring and the Kennedy offense in a rhythm. Whether it was on slants, screens or swing passes, Peck found a way to get the ball in his hands. He also caught a tip-toe pass on the sideline, dragging his feet and ensuring he grabbed the catch for a first down. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->