Conks dominate rival Chargers in primetime

During prime time Thursday, the Kentwood Conquerors beat its South Puget Sound League rival Tahoma

By Sarah Brenden • October 1, 2015 5:30 pm
Kentwood senior Brian Campbell runs up field on a quarterback keeper until he is pushed out of bounds Thursday.
Kentwood senior Brian Campbell runs up field on a quarterback keeper until he is pushed out of bounds Thursday.

During prime time Thursday, the Kentwood Conquerors beat its South Puget Sound League rival Kentridge Sept. 24

The Conks won 62-24 over the Chargers at French Field during Root Sports Game of the Week.

Kentwood is now 3-1 overall and 1-0 in league play.

The Chargers started the game with a 27-yard field goal in the first quarter, taking the early lead over the Conks.

Kentwood answered with a 2-yard touchdown run by junior running back Chevy Kalua fuimaono.

The Chargers regained the lead 10-7 after a touchdown during the first quarter.

The Conks ended the first regaining the lead 14-10 after a 15 yard pass from senior quarterback Brian Campbell to senior running back Isaiah Williams.

Kentwood scored two more touchdowns during the second quarter and were unsuccessful on a two point conversion.

The first score was a 20 yard touchdown pass from Campbell.

He also scored the second touchdown after a 13-yard gain into the end zone.

The game entered halftime with Kentwood leading 27-10.

The Conks scored another seven early in the third quarter after a 22-yard run by sophomore wide receiver Mekhi Williams.

The Chargers put seven on the board after an interception, bringing Kentwood’s lead to 34-17.

The Conks began to run away with the game, scoring three more touchdowns in the third quarter.

A 2-yard gain by Kalua Fuimaono, a 20-yard pass from Campbell to senior Bryce Richard and a 49 yard quarterback keeper by Campbell.

After three quarters of play, Kentwood led its rival 55-17.

Kentwood scored once more after an interception by Jalen Ureta for 67 yards in the fourth quarter.

With the score 62-17, Kentridge put seven more on the board before the clock hit zero.

The Conks head back to French Field Friday, today, for a match up against the undefeated, 4-0 Tahoma Bears.

Kick off is set for 7 p.m.

Tahoma

The Bears undefeated season continued Thursday after beating Decatur 50-10.

Tahoma continues to dominated.

In four games, the Bears have outscored its opponents 163-55.

Kentlake

The Falcons lost its first league matchup of the season, 35-7 to Kent-Meridian Friday.

The only score of the night for Kentlake came during the third quarter after trailing the Royals 21-0 in the first half.

The Falcons take a week break from league play and host Todd Beamer at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at French Field.