Football: Race for Pac football playoff spots already under way

Kellen Broach,from left, and Nile C. Kinnick host Kadena, while Luke Robinson, Javon Foreman and Humphreys travel to Okinawa to visit Kubasaki; each kickoff is at 6 p.m. Friday. (Annika Farin/Special to Stripes)

Football: Race for Pac football playoff spots already under way

by Dave Ornauer

Stripes Japan

September 19, 2023

URUMA, Okinawa – Having taken their lumps in their season-opening games, Humphreys and Kadena hit the road this weekend – the Blackhawks for the second straight week – looking to right their ships.

Humphreys jets to Okinawa to take on Kubasaki, a 34-22 winner last Friday at Kadena. The Panthers also take to the air for a visit to Nile C. Kinnick, which rallied in the closing minutes to edge Humphreys 21-17 last Saturday. Kickoffs for both Friday games are at 6 p.m.

Coaches of each of the vanquished squads said they learned some things that they hope will benefit them as they try to level their season records at 1-1.