Football Kicks Off Its Season with a Win

August 31, 2026

By Jada Brummels

 

Football season has arrived! On August 28, the Bluejays football team embarked to Douglas County West for their first game of the season and came home with a win. The final score for the game was 54-19 in favor of the Bluejays. 

 

During the first quarter, the Bluejays came out strong, scoring an impressive three touchdowns, while the Falcons trailed, putting up none. 

 

“I thought the game was a blast and it was great to get back out there,” senior wide receiver Gavin Lubisher stated. “The team played well, but there are always things to improve on.” 

 

Then, in the second quarter, the Falcons managed to push through the Bluejays' defense, scoring 13 points; however, the Bluejays fought harder and added 14 points to the board.

 

“The first game of the season is always tricky because both teams have new faces and you don't know what they are doing differently from the previous season,” head coach for the Bluejays, Tyler Legate, remarked, after seeing his team in action during the first half. 

 

In the third quarter, the Bluejay offense fought hard but failed to score. The Falcons saw their chance and, remaining strong, scored another 13 points. 

 

In the final quarter of the game, both teams scored additional touchdowns, bringing the final score to 54-19, with the Bluejays taking the game. 

 

Some outstanding individual performances included three touchdowns by Konnar Jones, as well as Brody Scholting, Ethan Nordby, Keegan Holan, Gavin Lubisher, and Ethan Classuen all adding one touchdown each. 

 

When asked about the game, Falcon head coach Michael Troy mentioned, “Pierce is a very good team, well-coached, big, and fast, as advertised.” This recognition proves that Bluejays fans have a lot to look forward to this season.

 

Come support the Bluejays at home this Friday!