Kent-Meridian downs Kentake, 22-15 | SPSL North 4A football

Published 5:06 pm Sunday, September 15, 2013

Vinnie Malietufa ran for 120 yards and two touchdowns and tossed a game-winning TD, leading Kent-Meridian to a 22-15 win over Kentlake in a South Puget Sound League North 4A game Friday night.

Malietufa found Matt Baigre from 27 yards out on a halfback-option pass with 6:55 left to play to lead the visiting Royals (1-1 in league) past the Falcons (1-1).

Malietufa scored on runs of 10 and 18 yards out.

The Royals lost quarterback Quincy Carter to an injury early in the game.

K-M hosts Jefferson at 7 p.m. Thursday at French Field.

Elsewhere:

Kentwood 25, at Jefferson 7: Brandon Sytsma ran for one touchdown, Terrence Grady caught another and Brandyn Bangsun booted three field goals to lead the Conquerers (2-0) past the Raiders (1-1).