Kentwood Football

Post Game Thoughts: The Kentridge Game was a big challenge for our football team in a lot of ways. Not only are the Chargers a quality program but they were coming off a loss to Tahoma, we had lost one of our Captains and starting Quarterback, and we were starting three sophomores on the offense for their first career start. I really don’t know if the scenario could have played out any better. We new were going to start off slow as any team might in a situation like that. But to have our defense come out and handle situation after situation in the first half where are backs were against the wall was outstanding. We had standout performances by Nick Zografos who had a career high of 13 tackles and an interception, Kolten Sisson who had 12 tackles in as many weeks, and Demetrius Bronson who had two interceptions with one being for a touchdown. The offense would get its feet on the ground in the second half. We had quality running from Cory Rodriguez and Demetrius Bronson in the second half. We would rush for over 130 yards in the second half alone. Kentridge fought back and made some amazing plays, but it was a little to late – they allowed young players to gain confidence and then it was too late. Luke Angevine a great job in his first start at quarterback as did Hunter Blackmore at center, Richard Bracknell at Guard, and Greg Humphreys at tackle. I am very proud of the team and the overall performance of the program. This was a big win which puts us tied for the league.

Players of the Game Offense: Kolten Sisson / Hunter Blackmore – Greg Humphreys
Defense: Kolten Sisson – Nick Zografos / Demetrius Bronson
Special Teams: Jacob Standlee

Week Four Preview: Jefferson Raiders are coached by Kevin Hanis (8th year) who has a host of returning starters back from 2005. Returning starters (8 offense, 7 defense): WR/CB Tanuj Soni, 5-11, 170, Sr.; WR/FS Bryant Cameron, 6-3, 185, Jr.; OT/DL Kyle Jones, 6-1, 255, Sr.; OG/DL Stuart Roth, 6-2, 305, Sr.; OC/DE Matt Partridge, 6-0, 200, Jr.; RB/OLB Angelo Harris, 5-7, 185, Sr.; RB/LB Chris Farris, 5-10, 180, Sr.; QB Taylor Stark, 6-2, 185, Jr. Impact newcomers: OG/ILB Zach Roth, 6-0, 195, So.; WR/DE Jerry Burton, 6-2, 190, So.; OT/DE Joe Satterwhite, 6-2, 225, So.; OT Israel Kinlow, 6-5, 305, Jr.; WR Edgar Grepo, 5-7, 145, Jr.; WR Spenser Sydney, 6-3, 175, So.; OL Alex Dumas, 6-1, 210, So.; OL Zack DeVries, 6-2, 200, So.; OLB Kama Frank, 5-10, 175, So.

Raiders, who won three division games last season for first time since 1997, love to throw. Stark passed for 1,281 yards in '05. They lead the league in passing offense totally 248 yards per outing. Tahuj Sonj led the league in receptions last year and is currently third with 21 receptions for 375 yards for an average of 17.9 yards. Angelo Harris also averages about 100 yards a game on offense. QB Taylor Stark leads the league in passing having thrown for 365 yards in one game. He also leads the league in Total offense averaging some 236 yards per contest. Their offense is something we do not see much of and it will be a tough challenge to contain the Raider weapons when they come into French Field. The team is improving so come out and watch the team play the Raiders at 7pm. Hope to see you there.