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Stars and Stripes
September 27, 2026
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TOKYO — Shou Murakami-Moses demonstrated serious interception skills as a freshman free safety three seasons ago. On Friday, the senior played a key role on both sides of the football for American School In Japan.
Murakami-Moses caught touchdown passes of 28 and 20 yards from fellow senior Ray Takizawa, the latter sealing the contest, and as a bonus had a tackle for a safety late in the first quarter as ASIJ rallied past Kubasaki 30-20 at Mustang Valley.
“He’s a key guy in every game. He’s a major factor on our team. We go as he goes,” said ASIJ coach John Stanton of Murakami-Moses, who played in California last year. “We missed him last year. The combination of him and Ray tonight was just outstanding.”
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