Kieft was no slouch on the field either, serving as a key player on the strong Montague defense that helped the Wildcats to the playoffs for the 12th season in a row. Kieft played safety for Montague and recorded 64 tackles, fifth on the team. His best game was a team-leading 12-tackle performance in the Wildcats’ postseason defeat at Hemlock, with all his tackles being of the solo variety.

Kieft also recorded a sack and an interception on the season for Montague, in addition to performing well in the classroom en route to his academic successes.