Grant Samajie Sparks Fujitsu Frontiers’ 28–12 Victory Over Nojima Sagamihara Rise

Samajie’s 98-yard kickoff return touchdown and two scoring passes from Tsubasa Takagi help Fujitsu build a commanding first-half lead.

KAWASAKI, JAPAN — Nov. 3, 2026

The Fujitsu Frontiers defeated the Nojima Sagamihara Rise 28–12 in X League Premier action at Fujitsu Stadium Kawasaki on Tuesday, November 3.

Wide receiver Grant Samajie delivered a standout performance, scoring on a 98-yard kickoff return and adding a 10-yard touchdown reception. Quarterback Tsubasa Takagi completed 15 of 23 passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns without an interception.

Fujitsu offensive lineman Soya Okubo (#64) was named the game’s MVP.

Frontiers Take Control in the First Half

Fujitsu opened the scoring in the first quarter when running back Masanari Kagawa capped a 12-play, 71-yard drive with a two-yard touchdown run.

Nojima Sagamihara responded in the second quarter with a 30-yard field goal by Taiki Sato, cutting the deficit to 7–3.

However, Fujitsu immediately regained momentum as Samajie returned the ensuing kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown, extending the lead to 14–3.

Later in the quarter, Takagi connected with Samajie on a 10-yard touchdown pass to give the Frontiers a 21–3 halftime advantage.

Fujitsu continued its scoring run early in the third quarter. Takagi found Daniel Barker for an eight-yard touchdown, stretching the lead to 28–3.

Rise Respond in Final Quarter

Nojima Sagamihara mounted a late response in the fourth quarter.

Quarterback Kosuke Ohashi connected with Junpei Yoshimoto for a 24-yard touchdown pass before Sato added a 45-yard field goal, reducing the deficit to 28–12.

Ohashi finished with 230 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception. Chase Cota led the Rise with 86 receiving yards on four catches, while Yoshimoto contributed 69 yards and a touchdown on four receptions.

Despite outgaining Fujitsu 291–282 in total offensive yards, the Rise could not overcome the Frontiers’ early scoring advantage.

Key Factors in Fujitsu’s Victory

Special teams played a significant role in the outcome. Samajie’s 98-yard kickoff return touchdown came immediately after the Rise had narrowed the score to four points, giving Fujitsu an 11-point lead.

The Frontiers also established an advantage on the ground, rushing for 110 yards compared with the Rise’s 61.

Fujitsu converted all four of its touchdowns into seven-point scores and committed no turnovers. The defense contributed an interception by Yuki Chikada and an eight-yard sack by Ryutaro Higashida.

Although Nojima Sagamihara produced more passing yards and scored nine unanswered points in the fourth quarter, Fujitsu’s early offensive efficiency and special teams contribution proved decisive.

Key Players

Fujitsu Frontiers

• Grant Samajie (#10): 3 receptions, 55 yards, 1 receiving TD; 98-yard kickoff return TD
• Tsubasa Takagi (#18): 15/23 passing, 172 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT
• Masanari Kagawa (#28): 9 carries, 49 yards, 1 rushing TD
• Daniel Barker (#0): 3 receptions, 56 yards, 1 TD
• Soya Okubo (#64): Game MVP, offensive lineman

Nojima Sagamihara Rise

• Kosuke Ohashi (#18): 17/29 passing, 230 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
• Chase Cota (#23): 4 receptions, 86 yards
• Junpei Yoshimoto (#9): 4 receptions, 69 yards, 1 TD
• Taiki Sato (#37): 2 successful field goals (30 and 45 yards)

Final Score

Fujitsu Frontiers 28–12 Nojima Sagamihara Rise

Quarter	Fujitsu	Nojima Sagamihara
1Q	7	0
2Q	14	3
3Q	7	0
4Q	0	9
Final	28	12

Game MVP: Soya Okubo (#64), Fujitsu Frontiers

Competition: X League Premier 2026

Venue: Fujitsu Stadium Kawasaki, Japan

Attendance: 2,093

Date: November 3, 2026