W.F. West defeats Peninsula 42-21 in season opening football game

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

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W.F. West opened its football season with a 42-21 victory over Peninsula on Friday. The Bearcats established an early lead behind quarterback Wyatt Hoffman, who threw for 290 yards and five touchdowns while adding 78 rushing yards. Peninsula narrowed the deficit in the second quarter when Kainoa Coit returned a fumble 20 yards for a score, but the Bearcats maintained control to lead 28-7 by halftime. Despite turning the ball over three times and conceding a defensive touchdown, W.F. West produced 444 total yards of offense to secure the win. The victory was bolstered by receiver Holden Kunz, who recorded 155 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Jay Bieker, who caught two scoring passes. Coach Dan Hill cited the team's effort and fundamental execution as key factors in the season-opening performance.

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  • W.F. West defeated Peninsula 42-21 on Friday at W.F. West High School.
  • Wyatt Hoffman completed 19 of 24 passes for 290 yards and five touchdowns.
  • Holden Kunz led the Bearcats with 155 receiving yards on seven catches.
  • Peninsula scored on a 20-yard fumble return and a 55-yard run by Brycen McAnally.
  • W.F. West finished the game with 444 total yards of offense.
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Sep. 5—Box Score At W.F. West HS BEARCATS 42, SEAHAWKS 21 Peninsula 0 7 14 0 — 21 W.F. West 7 21 7 7 — 42 Scoring Summary WFW (Q1) — Wyatt Hoffman 46-yard pass to Jay Bieker (PAT good) WFW (Q2) — Constantine Robertson 3-yard run (PAT good) PEN (Q2) — Kainoa Coit 20-yard fumble return (PAT good) WFW (Q2) — Hoffman 18-yard pass to Bieker (PAT good) WFW (Q2) — Hoffman 18-yard pass to Brendan ...

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