Kentwood Football

Post Game Comments: The Decatur game was a big win for our program. But before we get to that we lost a key player on our football team. Quaterback Kevin Warner (team captain) suffered torn exterior and interior ligaments to his left knee and will be out indefinitely. He is expected to be seen for a check up in a couple of weeks that will give the final evaluation to his status. He is a true competitor and continues to be an outstanding leader on our football team. We wish him a speedy recovery.

The game showed great improvement from our new players on Varsity and stellar performances from our senior leadership. Demetrius Bronson would end up with 246 yards on 16 carries and 4 touchdowns. The was due to outstanding performances from Matt Cleveland, Justin Shewey, Hunter Blackmore, Andre Hughes, Richard Bracknell, Dustin Sas, Greg Humphres, Tyler Weinbrecht, and Colten Hiles. Luke Angevine would make his debut and would perform well for three full quarters. The Defense met the challenge of stopping the league leading offense who was averaging 426 yards coming to just under 120 total yards. They were lead by Kolten Sisson who collected eleven tackles on the night. The night was highlighted by long runs and sound defensive play. The special teams play improved with good returns by Vinnie Fuoco and Darius Coleman. Jacob Standlee also performed well and exploded a 60 yard punt down to the two in the second half. All in all it was a step in the right direction for out ball club.

Players of the Game Offense: Demetrius Bronson / Justin Shewey
Defense: Kolten Sisson / Andre Hughes
Special Teams: Jacob Standlee

This Weeks Preview: Kentridge led by Coach: Marty Osborn (16th year), 97-54, is coming in with 15 returning starters (7 offense, 8 defense): QB/P Fletcher, Jake , 6-2, 200, Sr.; TB/OLB Bolden, Greg , 5-11, 175, Sr.; WR/DB Turner, Brandon , 6-3, 188, Jr.; C/DE Edwards, Le'Roi , 6-4, 260, Jr.; WR Poffenroth, Jace , 5-11, 155, Jr.; TE Washington, Chris , 6-3, 216, Jr.; FB/OLB Cozean, Chad , 5-11, 195, Sr.; OT Paglia, Joe , 6-5, 235, Sr.; DL White, Alex , 5-11, 204, Sr.; OL/ILB Subia, Chris , 5-8, 210, Sr.; WR/CB Spriggs, Jordy , 5-11, 150, Jr.; TB/CB Beck, Aaron , 5-10, 162, Jr.; FB/TE/OLB Green, Isaac , 6-1, 186, Jr.; FB/ILB Mead, Nick , 6-1, 180, Jr.; FB/LB Robinson, Chris , 5-9, 218, Sr. Other key returners: OL/OLB Tanner Cobb, 6-0, 190, Sr.; WR Kyle Sheridan, 5-8, 153, Sr.; OL/DL Caleb Curry, 6-3, 235, Jr.; TE/DE Cam Garlock, 6-4, 215, Sr. Impact newcomers: OL/DL Jordan Cox-Smith, 5-10, 227, Jr.; OT Daniel Brownlow, 6-2, 237, Sr.; QB Brady McGuire, 6-0, 200, Jr.; OL/DL Rumeal Rambayon, 5-6, 192, Jr.; TB/DB/K/P Alex Ferguson, 5-11, 171, So.; TB/DB Byron Benson, 5-7, 146, So.; OL/DL Jaden Cox, 6-3, 207, So.; TE/LB Joe Brabo, 5-10, 163, So.

Chargers are a traditional power, having missed playoffs three years in a row they are looking to get back on the winning track. Even though they lost last week in a turover riddled football game they will be emotionally up for the game. They will be a tough opponent and it will take improvement from our team this week to meet that challenge. The players are excited and ready to play in this rivalry and to see where they stack up amonst the Kent Schools. They are getting better every week, so come support your Kentwood Conqueors the Friday.

Future Conks: the Junior Varsity (2-0) The Junior Varsity is off this week due to the fact that Decatur had to drop thier JV football program becuase of the lack of players turning out. We hope that they will be able to recover and field a team next year.

Players of the Game vs. South Kitsap Darius Coleman – Greg Humphreys
Players of the Game vs. Puyallup Jr. Guilden – Darius Coleman – Greg Humphreys

Furture Conks: the Freshman Team (1-0) finally was able to play against a real opponent this week. You could see the excitement in their eyes. They would take on Tahoma Freshman squad at Tahoma Junior High School. Tahoma would be playing their third game and our young Conks would be playing their first due to game drops by both Auburn High School, and White River High School. The game would start quick with a 60 yard run by Ronnie Flowers on the second play of the game. Both teams would settle down to a defense struggle. Outstanding corner play by Roy and Dela Cruz would keep their offense from taking off. Also outstanding play from OLB's gave our offense multiple opportunities. The offensive line anchored by Herrick at center would create another game for Flowers to run through for 60 yards early in the third quarter that would lead to another score. Triston Askew also stood out on defense as did Jordan Harris at Quarterback. The final was 12-0 (1-0). The next opponent will be Todd Beamer High School at French Field after the JV game on Monday. Great Job Guys!

Assistant Spotlight: Coach Brian Labelle is coaching for the first time in his career. Coach Labelle played at Kentwood and graduated in 1994. We would go on to be Captain of the Northwestern University Rose Bowl Squad and would spend some time in the NFL. Coach Labelle now works in Kent and is newly engaged. (Congratulations) We had a great desire to work with young people and to give back to the game. We feel very fortunate to have in working with our program this year. Did you know that Coach Labelle was playing during my first year of coaching at Kentwood? He is also one of the intial reasons we started the tradition of having a team meal before every game the football team plays.