Football: It’s not pretty, but Kadena improves to 2-1 against Kubasaki

Kubasaki quarterback A.J. Millette tries to elude Kadena defensive end Jeremiah Lewis. (Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes)
Kubasaki quarterback A.J. Millette tries to elude Kadena defensive end Jeremiah Lewis. (Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes)

Football: It’s not pretty, but Kadena improves to 2-1 against Kubasaki

Stripes Okinawa
October 17, 2021

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa – In a game chock full of penalties and turnovers, Kadena got the offense it needed with a lengthy third-quarter scoring drive to survive Kubasaki and grab a 2-1 season-series lead.

Anthony Skalamara sneaked in from 1 yard out for a touchdown with 3 minutes, 17 seconds left in the third period. It proved to be the game-winning score as the Panthers outlasted the Dragons 13-7, tarnishing Kubasaki’s homecoming Friday at Mike Petty Stadium.

Though victorious, Kadena coach Sergio Mendoza seemed anything but happy about the outcome.

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