Opportunity knocked and the Kentwood High football team answered last Saturday night at French Field.

The Conquerors were the beneficiaries of five Auburn Riverside fumbles, which helped Kentwood knock off the Ravens 44-6 in a South Puget Sound League, North Division game.

The Conquerors, 2-1 in league, 3-1 overall, also used a balanced rushing attack to derail the Ravens as five Kentwood players rushed for 30 or more yards in the win. Leading the way was junior Jared Fuller, who went for 61 yards and a touchdown on five carries. Mikell Everett added 54 yards and a touchdown on five carries while Matt Hubbard chipped in a pair of touchdowns and 40 yards rushing on six carries.

The Conquerors rolled to a 27-0 first-quarter lead on rushing touchdowns by Tristan Askew (2 yards), Hubbard and Fuller while Allain Songco added a 36-yard touchdown reception on a pass from Shane Green. Songco finished with three catches for 69 yards. For the season, he’s hauled in 14 passes for 372 yards and three touchdowns.

Auburn Riverside’s lone score came in the second quarter, when quarterback John Hakala ran in a 2-yard touchdown.

Kentwood kicker Matt Bell converted on a 35-yard field goal late in the second quarter, giving the Conquerors a 30-6 halftime lead.

Everett (10 yards) and Hubbard (26 yards) wrapped up the scoring with a touchdown apiece in the third quarter.

Kentwood will try and stretch its winning streak to three games at 7 p.m. on Friday, when it plays at Kent-Meridian (0-4).