Quarterback controversy at Kentwood?<\/p>\n
Not quite. But the traditionally run-first Kentwood High football team showed off a new facet of its offense Thursday night. Behind big games from quarterbacks Tristan Askew and Shane Green, the Conquerors turned back Central Kitsap 39-27 in a nonleague thriller at French Field.<\/p>\n
Tied 27-27 with less than a minute remaining in regulation, Green, who took the bulk of the snaps Thursday night despite not starting, found Allain Songco over the middle for a 48-yard touchdown that sealed the win for the Conquerors.<\/p>\n
Of course, Green would not have been able to make that play without Askew, who threw for one touchdown in the win \u2013 an 80-yard strike to Songco on KW\u2019s first play from scrimmage \u2013 and ran for two more.<\/p>\n
Quarterback controversy?<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s just a good rivalry,\u201d said Green, who completed 7 of 10 passes for 78 yards, including the game-winning touchdown. \u201cTristan and I are good friends. We\u2019re trying to better one another. We\u2019re still in a battle, but we enjoy it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Askew, who also is one of the South Puget Sound League North Division\u2019s top defensive backs, agreed.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re just switching off at different series,\u201d said Askew, who completed just the one pass, but also ran for touchdowns on 72- and 2-yards. \u201cIt\u2019s working because I get my breaks (for defense and special teams) and he gets his time, too.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt just works out perfectly.\u201d<\/p>\n
Songco was the ultimate beneficiary of Kentwood\u2019s multi-dimensional quarterback situation. The speedy senior pulled in 4 receptions for 141 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw a touchdown on a reverse in the fourth quarter, a 48-yard strike to Mike Roy that gave Kentwood a momentary 27-19 lead with just minutes remaining.<\/p>\n
Songco, however, saved his biggest reception for last, pulling in the long pass from Green to win the game. The catch came a quarter after Songco had dropped a sure touchdown in the corner of the end zone.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just had to flush (the drop),\u201d he said. \u201cEveryone was telling me I was going to get another (touchdown catch) \u2026 when they called the play I was like, \u2018I got to catch it.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
Kentwood linebacker Zach Corpuz returned a fumble 26 yards for a touchdown with one second remaining on the clock to account for the Conks\u2019 final score.<\/p>\n
It was the perfect finish to a season opener that was less than perfect for Kentwood, which managed to overcome five turnovers and some costly penalties on special teams. The turnovers put considerable pressure on the Kentwood defense, which proved to be up to the task. Central Kitsap managed just seven first downs and 199 total yards of offense. Of those 199 yards, 85 came on a touchdown run by Devin Dozier on the first play of the third quarter, giving the Cougars a 19-13 advantage. In addition, the Kentwood defense sacked Central Kitsap quarterback Brett McDonald three times and forced him to hurry several passes.<\/p>\n
But in a game full of big plays, the Conquerors struck back after Dozier\u2019s touchdown run as Askew followed with a 72-yard touchdown of his own. The Kentwood junior finished the night with 172 yards of total offense \u2013 80 in the air and 92 on the ground.<\/p>\n
Leaning on the passing game is not a trait of Kentwood teams. However, with both Joseph Banks and Ronnie Flowers \u2013 the team\u2019s top two running backs \u2013 out all season with knee injuries, it\u2019s the hand the Conquerors have been dealt.<\/p>\n
As for continuing to alternate snaps at quarterback, Kentwood coach Rex Norris said it isn\u2019t likely to end any time soon.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou keep giving \u2019em shots,\u201d he said. \u201cI think Tristan runs a completely different style than Shane and, you know, he can score from anywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n
Though, Kentwood\u2019s rushing attack did its share on Thursday, grinding out 242 yards on 42 carries.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kentwood 39, Central Kitsap 37<\/p>\n
C. Kitsap\t6\t6\t7\t8\t—\t27<\/p>\n
Kentwood \t7\t0\t13\t19 \t—\t39<\/p>\n
First quarter<\/p>\n
KW \u2013 Allain Songco 80 pass from Tristan Askew (Matt Bell kick)<\/p>\n
CK \u2013 Howard McDonald 39 fumble return (kick failed)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Second quarter<\/p>\n
CK \u2013 Howard McDonald 2 run (kick failed)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Third quarter<\/p>\n
CK \u2013 Devin Dozier 85 run (Francisco Alvarenga kick)<\/p>\n
KW \u2013 Askew 72 run (kick failed)<\/p>\n
KW \u2013 Askew 2 run (Matt Bell kick)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Fourth quarter<\/p>\n
KW \u2013 Mike Roy 25 pass from Allain Songco (Matt Bell kick)<\/p>\n
CK \u2013 Devin Dozier 6 run (Preston Nelson pass from McDonald)<\/p>\n
KW \u2013 Songco 48 pass from Shane Green (kick failed)<\/p>\n
KW \u2013 Zach Corpuz 26 fumble return (none)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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