The Soldotna Stars and Kenai Kardinals will be tested on the road in week two of the high school football season, with non-divisional games for both programs. The Stars and Kards, both in the Medium School classification, will move up to challenge Large School opponents Palmer and Lathrop, respectively.
SoHi 33 – Palmer 0 Friday Game Recap
The Soldotna Stars put their unbeaten string of 21 games on the line against perennial power Palmer on Friday night at Machetanz Field in Palmer.
The win streak now stands at 22 games!
The Stars shut out Palmer 33-0 in a n0n-divisional contest; SoHi’s defense denying the Moose on every Palmer possession.
The SoHi’s defense recorded two interceptions, a fumble recovery and the defense on three, separate possessions turned Palmer away inside the SoHi ten yard line. SoHi twice stopped Palmer on downs on the Star seven yard line and recorded an interception on the ten yard line.
The Stars offense pounded-out 312 rushing yards on 36 carries, lead by Drew Gibbs with 96 and two touchdowns and Ty Fenton with 93 and a touchdown. Quarterback Brooks Furlong passed for a touchdown, 15 yards to Trevor Walden for the games first score; rushed five yards for a touchdown; threw for a two-point conversion and added an interception from his defensive back position.
Final Score: SoHi 33 – Palmer 0
Kenai vs Lathrop @ Fairbanks Saturday, August 23 7:00 p.m.
The Kenai Kardinals shoot for their first win, again on the road in week two. Kenai travels to Fairbanks to play the Lathrop Malemutes.
The Kardinals dropped their season opener in Juneau 28-15; however showed signs of a solid ground attack lead by Kyle Foree and Chase Logan, each with over 100 yards rushing. Kenai’s pass defense will be tested against Lathrop , as the Malemutes amassed over 300 passing yards in a loss to Bartlett last week.
The Kardinals challenge the Matemutes in Fairbanks on Saturday, August 23. Game time set for 7:00 p.m.
Follow the Kards on ESPN 1140AM and www.radiokenai.com
Nikiski JV vs Houston @ Houston High Friday, August 22 7:00 p.m.
The Nikiski Bulldogs will play a junior varsity game at Houston on Friday night. The Houston Hawks have opted out of the Northern Lights Conference for football and will play an independent schedule for 2014. According to Dylan Hooper, Nikiski Athletic Director, Friday’s game will not count on the Bulldogs varsity schedule.
