Sarah Wehmann
Staff Writer
Kentwood
The Conks continued their undefeated season by defeating Todd Beamer 31-21 on Oct. 31.
Kentwood struck early and often with a rushing and passing touchdown in the first quarter. The first score was a 33-yard run by running back Isaiah Williams. The second came from a 68-yard pass from quarterback Brian Campbell to wide receiver Connor Benson.
The Conks took a 22-0 lead in the second quarter after a 26-yard touchdown run by Williams, followed by a successful two-point conversion. Kentwood added an exclamation point to the first half with a safety, giving them a 24-0 lead at the break.
Todd Beamer’s first score came in the fourth quarter, after a fumble returned for a touchdown. Kentwood answered with its final score of the night — an 18-yard pass from Campbell to wide receiver Preston White.
The Titans scored two more touchdowns late in the game but it wasn’t enough.
Kentwood’s next game is at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8.
The Conks host Bellarmine in the 4A district playoffs. If Kentwood wins, they will advance to the first round of the state tournament that begins Nov. 14. The Conks would face Tahoma if the Bears win its district game this week.
Kentlake
The Falcons beat the Decatur Gators 47-24 Oct. 30 at French Field.
Kentlake scored the first points of the game with a 14-yard touchdown run by senior Cody Lee. Decatur scored next, but its point after was no good and the Falcons still led the Gators 7-6. The Falcons scored seven more in the first on a three-yard quarterback keeper by junior Trey Helgeson.
The Falcons and Gators each scored two more touchdowns in the second quarter. Kentlake’s came off a 39-yard touchdown run by senior Tino Wells and a 27-yard run by senior Danstan Kaunda.
Kentlake led 28-19 at halftime.
In the third quarter, the Falcons scored six off a 19-yard pass from Helgeson to junior James George. The point after was unsuccessful and the Falcons led 34-19 after three.
Kentlake finished the game with two more scores, compared to Decatur’s one. The Falcons’ scores were a three-yard run by Wells with an unsuccessful point after and the final score of the game was a 22-yard run by Kaunda. The Falcons have not advanced to the playoffs this season but will face Thomas Jefferson in Week 10.
Kentlake plays tonight, Thursday, at Federal Way.
Tahoma
The Bears beat Thomas Jefferson 10-7 Thursday, Oct. 30.
The win advances Tahoma to the 4A district playoffs.
The Bears face off against Camas at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas.
If Tahoma wins, they will advance to the first round of the state tournament that begins Nov. 14.
