Kentwood Football
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Week Ten
Post Game Comments: What a great football game. The team really played well against a very well coached Bothell squad. Coach Bainter's defense was allowing 67 yards a game rushing and we were able to pound out 157 yards. We had several opportunities to put the game away and the proud Bothell program fought back all night long. Defensively we did an excellent job stopping the run allowing us to focus on the pass. Bothell finished the night with minus yards rushing. Don Thomas had a big night on Defense recording a sack and four traps. The outside linebackers Steve Delvo, Jeremy Ling, and Demetrius Bronson all played a big part in the defensive performance. Sean Jones had a great 65 yard punt return that got things going and Aaron Lee did a great job of pinning Bothell deep in their in time after time. Special teams did a great job all night especially the kickoff team. We are starting to come together and play more consistent. This win helped convince the team that we will be very competitive this post season.
This Week's Preview: Arlington is coming off a great regular season finishing 9-1. Last week they defeated a proud football program out of South Kitsap High School. Coach: John Boitano (14th year), 73-53 record is returning starters (5 offense, 4 defense): #43 RB/LB Webb, Jake , 6-0, 185; #12 RB/CB Payne, Thomas , 6-1, 190, Sr.; #75 OL/LB Cort, Eric , 6-0, 215, Sr.; #29 WR/S Acker, Tim , 5-10, 160, Sr.; #54 OL/LB Lane, Jay , 6-0, 200, Sr.; #65 OL/DL Raino, Corey , 6-1, 225, Sr. Other key returners: #3 QB Smith, Brett , 6-1, 155, Sr.; #10 WB Edwards, Darren , 6-1, 165, Sr. #28 LB/RB/K Brown, Taylor , 6'0, 200, Sr. #60 OL/DL Walker, Jon 6-3, 290, Sr. Outlook: After a surprising 7-3 season on the heels of 2-8, Eagles and speedy Webb won't surprise anyone this year. Boitano hopes his team's speed can overcome lack of beef. "I've got four backs who would make a good 4x100 team" the coach said. And he is right. Jake Webb will be the best running back we have gone against all year. Arlington is very balanced and they have a very effective Quarterback that can throw the ball to a multitude of targets. Arlington is averaging 31 points a game and over 350 yards an outing. The defense will have to have its best performance of the season to contain this group. Defensively they are opportunistic and look for turnovers. Last week South Kitsap fumbled 6 times which allowed Arlington to take control of the game. Playing a 9-1 team is always tough and this week will be no different. The team has had a great week of practice and we seem to be playing our best football. The boys are excited to play a top program like Arlington and they hope you call come support us at French Field.
Future Conks: The seasons are over for the Freshman and Junior Varsity Programs. We are very proud of our younger players and the potential talent we have coming next year. Since the post season has started we have reduced the roster to 65 players from all levels of our program. As for the 40 plus players that are not suiting up, they are getting ready to compete in their next sport and continue to work hard on their grades. Off-season will start soon after the football season is over. We want to thank the parents for supporting those boys and the ones that are still out with the varsity.
Assistant Spotlight: We have what I believe to be the best medical staff in the state available for our boys. Kathy Curtis mother of ex-conqueror Todd Curtis works daily at practice making sure the boys are ready to go by either taping them or assessing injuries or working them out to get the back into practice; Her sister Karen Bard donates time once a week through out the season to work out bruises and rolled ankles or sore muslces and joints; Jay Pearson also see boys at this clinic in Kent and donates supplies and services for boys that need to be looked at; Gene Partridge father of ex-conquerors Brian Partridge, is our on the field physician at all our games. All of them are present at our games and do an outstanding job working together to help sever the program and make sure the boys are safe and healthy enough to get back out on the field. Without them are program would not be what it is. Did you know that Karen Bard also works with the Kent Crusader Rugby Team both boys and girls.
This Week's Preview: Arlington is coming off a great regular season finishing 9-1. Last week they defeated a proud football program out of South Kitsap High School. Coach: John Boitano (14th year), 73-53 record is returning starters (5 offense, 4 defense): #43 RB/LB Webb, Jake , 6-0, 185; #12 RB/CB Payne, Thomas , 6-1, 190, Sr.; #75 OL/LB Cort, Eric , 6-0, 215, Sr.; #29 WR/S Acker, Tim , 5-10, 160, Sr.; #54 OL/LB Lane, Jay , 6-0, 200, Sr.; #65 OL/DL Raino, Corey , 6-1, 225, Sr. Other key returners: #3 QB Smith, Brett , 6-1, 155, Sr.; #10 WB Edwards, Darren , 6-1, 165, Sr. #28 LB/RB/K Brown, Taylor , 6'0, 200, Sr. #60 OL/DL Walker, Jon 6-3, 290, Sr. Outlook: After a surprising 7-3 season on the heels of 2-8, Eagles and speedy Webb won't surprise anyone this year. Boitano hopes his team's speed can overcome lack of beef. "I've got four backs who would make a good 4x100 team" the coach said. And he is right. Jake Webb will be the best running back we have gone against all year. Arlington is very balanced and they have a very effective Quarterback that can throw the ball to a multitude of targets. Arlington is averaging 31 points a game and over 350 yards an outing. The defense will have to have its best performance of the season to contain this group. Defensively they are opportunistic and look for turnovers. Last week South Kitsap fumbled 6 times which allowed Arlington to take control of the game. Playing a 9-1 team is always tough and this week will be no different. The team has had a great week of practice and we seem to be playing our best football. The boys are excited to play a top program like Arlington and they hope you call come support us at French Field.
Future Conks: The seasons are over for the Freshman and Junior Varsity Programs. We are very proud of our younger players and the potential talent we have coming next year. Since the post season has started we have reduced the roster to 65 players from all levels of our program. As for the 40 plus players that are not suiting up, they are getting ready to compete in their next sport and continue to work hard on their grades. Off-season will start soon after the football season is over. We want to thank the parents for supporting those boys and the ones that are still out with the varsity.
Assistant Spotlight: We have what I believe to be the best medical staff in the state available for our boys. Kathy Curtis mother of ex-conqueror Todd Curtis works daily at practice making sure the boys are ready to go by either taping them or assessing injuries or working them out to get the back into practice; Her sister Karen Bard donates time once a week through out the season to work out bruises and rolled ankles or sore muslces and joints; Jay Pearson also see boys at this clinic in Kent and donates supplies and services for boys that need to be looked at; Gene Partridge father of ex-conquerors Brian Partridge, is our on the field physician at all our games. All of them are present at our games and do an outstanding job working together to help sever the program and make sure the boys are safe and healthy enough to get back out on the field. Without them are program would not be what it is. Did you know that Karen Bard also works with the Kent Crusader Rugby Team both boys and girls.
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