STJ (1)
1:37 Ortega 28 pass from
Stevenson
(Finklea kick) 7 - 0
STJ (1)
0:00 Sylvest 50
interception
return
(Finklea kick) 14 - 0
STJ (2)
5:01 Stevenson 6
run
(Finklea kick) 21 - 0
STJ (4)
11:15 Redding 5
run
(Finklea kick) 28 - 0
STJ (4)
7:59 McGehee 39
run
(Finklea kick) 35 - 0
STJ (4)
----- Stevenson 6
run
(Finklea kick) 42 - 0
STJ (4) 0:02 Brewster 2
run
(kick failed) 48 - 0
Highlights: The Trojans, although
sometimes appearing sluggish
against an enormously outmanned (15 on the roster at the conclusion of
their season) Eagle team,
pulled away with four fourth quarter touchdowns, the final scored by
sophomore Coleman Brewster, as St. James clinched the runner-up
spot in 1A Area 9 and a second consecutive trip to the state playoffs
with a 48-0 shutout of Alabama Christian.
Johnny Redding, who played sparingly with
a slightly sprained ankle, was held to 69 yards
on 9 carries. Other Trojans rushed for 189 yards, with the Eagles
only netting 14 rushing yards. Just after Jeff Stevenson's
touchdown pass to Jody Ortega late in the first quarter, Charles
Sylvest returned an interception from midfield as time expired in the
first quarter to set the Trojans on their way.
ACA also lost 6 of its 7 fumbles
and threw two interceptions to hurt their cause.