KING 5's Big Game of the Week played out between longtime rivals Kentlake vs. Kentwood. For Week 3 of the High School Sports Blitz, Chris Egan was live at French Field for the showdown.
Fans on both sides got the hype going with a dual rollercoaster from the stands Friday night. Then the on-field action kicked off between the rival schools. Kentlake's Dashaun Leon ran one in for an early 6-0 lead over Kentwood.
Kentlake continued their scoring pace and went up 28-0 at French Field. In the end, Kentwood got 14 points on the board, but that's where it would end. Kentlake gets the W with a 28-14 win over Kentwood.
The Kentlake Falcons are now 3-0, starting with a 53-35 win over Kentridge in Week 1. Then it was a defensive battle in Week 2 when the Falcons topped Tahoma 7-3.
The Kentwood Conks have started the season 0-3 with some tough non-conference opponents. The Conks lost a tough one 14-21 to Skyline in Week 1. Then dropped their 2nd game of the season to Mount Si.
The last time these two teams met on a KING 5 Big Game night, French Field was packed on both sides. In 2010 and 2011, it was standing room only at French Field. On Friday, Kentwood was the home team and Kentlake were the visitors. But the Kentlake boosters still planned a Falcon Flyover after the National Anthem.
The Conk Nation students wore a Black Out in their student section, while the Falcon faithful went with all white. Kentlake vs. Kentwood will rival one of the biggest and most energetic crowds of the season.
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