Things have clicked for the Kentlake High offense.
As much was evident Thursday night at French Field, when the Falcons overpowered Thomas Jefferson 37-26 in a South Puget Sound League North Division game.
Kentlake (2-1 in SPSL North play) bolted out to a 28-7 halftime lead behind a pair of rushing touchdowns from sophomore Latrelle Dukes and two passing scores from quarterback Tyler Borgen.
“That first half that we played is probably the best half of football we’ve played all year,” said Kentlake coach Mike Shepard.
Despite the win, however, the Falcons lost the services of Borgen, who took a hard hit late in the second quarter and was lost for the game with a concussion and sore ribs. As of late Thursday night, Borgen was listed as questionable for next Friday’s game at Federal Way (1-0 in league, 1-1 overall).
“The kid just planted one right in Borgen’s ribs,” Shepard said. “It was a clean hit, but I tell you what, it would have hurt me.”
Dukes finished the night with 167 yards rushing and the two touchdowns on 24 carries. After opening the season with just two yards rushing against Kentridge and no scores, Dukes has ripped off 306 yards and five touchdowns in his last two games combined, both of which resulted in Kentlake victories.
Borgen connected with Tyler Wright on a 22-yard touchdown to end the first quarter and added a 44-yard scoring strike to Austin Pernell in the second.
Jefferson (0-3) didn’t back down, scoring three times in the third quarter – all on runs from Tim Luafatasaga – to cut the deficit to 28-26 heading into the fourth quarter.
“In years past, we would have found a way to lose a game like that,” Shepard noted.
The Falcons, however, managed to put the game away in the final minutes, tacking on a safety that was followed by a 6-yard touchdown run from Nick Kramlich.
Since falling to Kentridge 34-7 in the season opener, Kentlake has outscored its opponents 86-46.
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