Future Conks: The Junior Varsity (3-0) took on Kentridge in a grunge match from Friday night. Both squads were big and physical. Just like the first game the JV would go into half with a 7-0 lead. This time it would be on a pass reception by Devon St. Clair from Jordan Brendegard covering about 20 yards. In the second half both teams found their feet offensively. The line for Kentwood was anchored by Mike Montgomery who played his best game of the season according to Coach Moore. Matt Landen and Kevin Price also had good performances on the offense. The protection improved allowed Jordan Boston to find Henry Everett in the back of the end zone for the team’s second score. Kentridge would mount a comeback by Joe Angevine would grind out the rest of the game with some tough running as a score to seal the victory. (Final Score JV 19 – KR 12) This was a big win and a payback from last year. Congratulations to the JV on getting off to a great start.
Players of the Game: Joe Angevine and Mike Montgomery
The Freshman Team (2-0) took on Todd Beamer’s freshmen squad at French Field. There were outstanding performances by a whole host of players as they played in front on the home stands. Allain Songco got the Conks on the board first with a 20 TD reception from Jordan Harris. Jhuavon Harrison and Ronnie Flowers would follow that up with two impressive runs off the left and right tackles. The second capping a 96 yard drive after an impressive sack by Jeremy Antonio to stop a Beamer drive. The drive was kept a live by a timely 3rd down catch by Songco that covered about 14 yards – he would leave the game with an ankle injury. Taylor Hughes anchored a tough defensive effort that kept the Beamer backs in check. In the second half Triston Askew would engineer the first drive with some outstanding athleticism and then Harrison would bust through again for a 38 yard TD run (27-0). After thee and out Nathan Herrick would block a Beamer punt that set up the young Conks deep in Beamer territory. Zach Corpus would take it in from three yards out. On the next possession Jordan Jainga would make a interception about the 30 yard line. A few plays later Ronnie Flowers would break off a 62 yard jaunt. He would later score again on a long distant run to finish the scoring – Final KW 48 – Beamer 13. Great Job Freshman! Next Week, Kent Meridian at Kentwood at 4 p.m.
Assistant Spotlight: Coach Justin Buckner is the freshman inside linebacker coach and the Defensive Coordinator. He is in his fourth year at Kentwood and in his fifth year of coaching football. Coach Buckner also heads up the Varsity in scouting, video highlights, and on game night assists by working with Coach Norris and the defensive play calls. Coach Buckner is a three sport coach - football, wrestling, and track. He is also a Freshman Social Studies teacher as well as an English teacher. HE is a tireless worker when it comes to student athletes. He created a study table program that the Varsity has adopted called the Stud Club. Players come in twice a week at 6:30am to do their school work. He is married to his loving a supportive wife Stephanie. Did you know that he played at Linfield College, in Oregon? He also graduated from Jefferson High School in Federal Way. It should be fun to see his old team this week. We are lucky to have him at Kentwood.