KINDRED - Jamestown ran into a buzzsaw in Kindred in its final non-conference match of the season. The top-ranked Vikings in Division AA, raced out to a 26-0 halftime lead en route to a 40-19 victory. There was some positives to take out of the defeat for the Blue Jays, however. The offense put together some consisent drives in the second half, leading to three scores.

Braden Hemminger rushed for a pair of TDs while Kale Verke finished the game's scoring with a 25-yard catch from Brady Nenow.

Kindred again showcased a balanced offense. Running back Brock Johnson ran for 269 yards on 19 carries and two scores. Quarterback Jackson Schlieman found three different receivers for scores. Standout Brooks Bakko hauled in one of them and finished with a team-best 42 yards.

The Vikings improve to 4-0 overall, while Jamestown fell to 1-4.

Jamestown will look to bounce back in its West Region conference opener against Devils Lake, who holds a 3-1 record, on September 25.