Football Game Preview: Central Kitsap Cougars vs. River Ridge Hawks + How To Watch

The Central Kitsap Cougars will challenge the River Ridge Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Central Kitsap will be strutting in after a victory while River Ridge will be coming in after a loss.

Central Kitsap took a loss when they played away from home last Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat North Thurston 48-0. The Cougars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Kevin Morales

Rushing Yards

09/19/25 vs South Kitsap	138
10/30/25 vs North Thurston	102
10/17/25 vs Silas	86
10/10/25 @ Gig Harbor	42
09/12/25 vs Olympic	37
+ 2 more games

Central Kitsap's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Kevin Morales, who rushed for 102 yards and three scores on only 11 carries, and Wyatt Kolbas, who threw for 166 yards and three TDs while completing 75% of his passes. Morales has become a key player for the Cougars: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least 80 rushing yards, but 0-6 otherwise.

Meanwhile, River Ridge fell victim to Silas and their airtight defense on Thursday. They were beaten by the Rams 45-0.

Central Kitsap's win bumped their record up to 2-7. As for River Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-7.

Central Kitsap was able to grind out a solid victory over River Ridge when the teams last played back in October of 2023, winning 20-10. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cougars since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.