Kentwood had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They received a blow as they fell 34-19 to the Emerald Ridge Jaguars. If the Conquerors were looking for revenge after losing 24-6 to the Jaguars when the teams met back in September of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Brandon Tagle threw for 176 yards and one touchdown while completing 72% of his passes. Caleb Rubin was his top target, picking up 68 receiving yards and one TD. On the ground, Ezra Moaalii rushed for 62 yards and a pair of scores.
Brayden Paulino went supernova For Emerald Ridge., throwing for 306 yards and four TDs while picking up 14.6 yards per attempt. Their leading receiver Hunter Rusler was Paulino's top target yet again, picking up 106 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Looking ahead, Kentwood will take on Spanaway Lake at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Emerald Ridge, they will square off against Bethel at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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