Kentwood is a perfect 6-0 against Mt. Rainier since October of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Conquerors will head out to square off against the Rams at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Kentwood was handed a 35-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out Stadium 29-27. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Conquerors have posted since October 18, 2024.
Brandon Tagle
| 10/04/25 @ Stadium | 237 |
| 09/19/24 vs Auburn Riverside | 222 |
| 09/04/25 @ Emerald Ridge | 176 |
| 09/11/25 vs Spanaway Lake | 173 |
| 10/04/24 vs Stadium | 157 |
Kentwood's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brandon Tagle led the charge by throwing for 237 yards and three TDs on only 14 passes. Those 237 passing yards gave Tagle a new career-high.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mt. Rainier). They simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat Kentridge 58-22. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Rams with their most commanding win of the season.
Mt. Rainier didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Adrian Rahn, Luis Avila, and Anthony White picked up one apiece.
Mt. Rainier's record now sits at 4-1. As for Kentwood, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Kentwood was able to grind out a solid win over Mt. Rainier when the teams last played back in October of 2024, winning 36-24. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Conquerors since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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