Robert D. Edgren's Carlos Alomar and American School In Japan's Hayden Thomas go up for the ball. (David Shepherd/Special to Stripes)

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Shou Murakami-Moses continues to feed off opposing teams’ passing miscues.

The freshman free safety intercepted two more passes, giving him five in two weeks, and Noa Grasse and Campbell Little each ran for touchdowns as American School In Japan stayed alive in the DODEA-Pacific Division II race with a 14-6 win Friday at Robert D. Edgren.

“He never played football before, but he’s figuring it out,” Mustangs coach and athletics director Tim Jacobsson said of Murakami-Moses, whose two interceptions halted a pair of Edgren drives. “He’s a good athlete.”

Friday’s contest – homecoming for the Eagles – was played in windy, rainy conditions, though not nearly as bad as two weeks earlier when Zama beat ASIJ 7-0 in a downpour.

“We couldn’t get into a rhythm, but our boys played tough and hung tight,” Jacobsson said.

The Mustangs improved to 3-1 in the D-II standings, while the Eagles fell to 1-5.

ASIJ can finish 5-1 if it wins out and has a chance for at least the No. 2 seed in the D-II championship game scheduled for Oct. 27. Zama beat Yokota 33-0 Friday to remain unbeaten.

“We’re still in the hunt,” Jacobsson said.

Edgren got its lone points on Jayce Ulechong’s 2-yard run in the second quarter. The Eagles kept it close by stopping an ASIJ drive on fourth and goal in the second half.

“If we had run some defensive plays better, we could have held them (Mustangs) under 14 points,” Eagles coach Aaron Wells said. “I was really proud of the team and the effort the boys put forth tonight.”

ASIJ next hosts Matthew C. Perry for its Spirit Day celebration on Oct. 21. Edgren entertains Perry on Friday for its senior night celebration. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

American School In Japan's Noa Grasse runs clear of Robert D. Edgren's Kai Alomar. (David Shepherd/Special to Stripes)

American School In Japan's Noa Grasse looks for rushing room against Robert D. Edgren's Hajime Reed and Roman Wells. (David Shepherd/Special to Stripes)