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(Stars and Stripes)

By KENT HARRIS 
STARS AND STRIPES

Published September 10, 2026

Friday

Division I

Kadena vs. Kubasaki, 6 p.m. – Another tight one on Okinawa, Dragons pull this one out. … Dragons 17, Panthers 16.

Division II

Zama at Osan, 6 p.m. – Gabe Simpkins and the Trojans keep Oct. 23 in their sights with a second road win. … Trojans 18, Cougars 8.

Matthew C. Perry at Yokota, 6 p.m. – The Panthers right the ship following their defeat last week at Zama. … Panthers 17, Samurai 9.

Guam

George Washington at Guam High, 7 p.m. – Panthers always seem to get saddled with the tough opponents to open the campaign. … Geckos 17, Panthers 14.

Saturday

Division I

Nile C. Kinnick at American School In Japan, 3 p.m. – Could be a preview of the D-I title, Red Devils hang tough in this one. … Red Devils 15, Mustangs 12.

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Kent Harris has filled numerous roles at Stars and Stripes including: copy editor, news editor, desk editor, reporter/photographer, web editor and overseas sports editor. Based at Aviano Air Base, Italy, he’s been TDY to countries such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo and Bosnia. Born in California, he’s a 1988 graduate of Humboldt State University and has been a journalist for more than 40 years.

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