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Glades Day 34, Jupiter Christian 28 (OT): Kelvin Taylor rushes for 283 yards, 4 TDs
Saturday, September 24, 2011
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Matt Porter
Steven Williams pulls in a pass in the corner of the end zone in overtime to give Glades Day what turned into the game-winning touchdown. (Photo by Thomas Cordy /The Palm Beach Post)
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PALM BEACH GARDENS -- As expected, it was as good a game as there will be all season. Plenty of points went up on the board.
As expected, it came down to who had the ball last.
Unexpectedly, it was the turf.
In the latest chapter of one of the best rivalries around, Glades Day beat Jupiter Christian 34-28 in overtime at Dwyer High School thanks to another jaw-dropping performance from junior Kelvin Taylor, who carried 40 times for 283 yards and four touchdowns.
However, it wasn't Taylor who had the final word.
Given the ball at the 10 to open the extra session, the Gators won the critical District 7-2A game on an 8-yard fade pass from senior quarterback John Barr to senior Steven Williams in the corner of the end zone. With an injury to their regular kicker, they went for two and failed.
With their chance to pull even, Jupiter Christian ran one play and fumbled. Glades Day sophomore Damien Lincoln recovered. Game over.
"I don't know that there's a better rivalry," Gators coach Pete Walker said. "We know it's a war every time we play. I'm sure we're gonna see them again."
That could be in the playoffs, where Glades Day has won the last two regional final games against Jupiter Christian on their way to a pair of state championships. Jupiter Christian won the two previous regular-season meetings.
"I told my kids, last two years, we got the jump up in this game, and they were the state champions. We'll come back strong," Eagles coach Bill Powers said.
Glades Day (2-2, 1-0) has the upper hand in District 7-2A, while Jupiter Christian (3-1, 0-1) has to get through a feisty Village Academy team to make sure they get to the postseason.
Like all great rivalries, the teams came in tossing plenty of smack talk at each other and left with renewed respect.
Showing no effects of the migranes that kept him out last week, Taylor was electric, breaking off touchdown runs of 40, 6, 21 and 60 yards. He answered Jupiter Christian's first three scores with TD runs and even announced "it's over" after putting Glades Day up 15-14 just before halftime.
Despite Taylor's proclamation, it was hardly over.
With 3:08 left in the third, Taylor took the first play from scrimmage 60 yards for a touchdown with a burst of speed that would stand out on any college football squad.
But Jupiter Christian senior quarterback Kedric Bostic answered. The Central Florida commit went 9-of-16 for 215 yards and two touchdown passes and carried 14 times for 132 yards and another score.
With 10:26 left in the game and the Eagles down 28-21, Bostic mimicked Taylor, taking the snap from his own 35 and racing 55 yards to the Gators' 10.
Four plays later, he sneaked in.
With the game tied at 28, the Gators couldn't capitalize on a 10-play drive that ended in a punt with 3:14 left. Bostic carried for 16 and 19 yards on a seven-play drive that stalled at the 14.
Eagles kicker Jon Dinzik, who made all three extra points, lined up for a 32-yard field goal with 3.2 seconds on the clock.
Wide left.
"We got blessed. Come on," Taylor said in disbelief. "That's a great field goal kicker."
With one set of downs in overtime, Taylor was stopped for a 2 -yard gain. Unexpectedly, Barr threw his fourth pass of the game. Williams, standing 6-foot-4 and change, hauled it in.
Moments later, it really was over. Afterward, when braggadocio had settled into humility, Taylor looked over at Jupiter Christian consoling one another and had another proclamation.
"I've got a lot of respect for that team," he said.
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User Comments:
Swamp Life commented on September 25, 2011 at 12:11 a.m.: report abuse
Hey JCS how does the well-done eagle taste now!?!? Never under estimate the power of a Gator. But thanks for giving us the wake up our team needed. Even though we may have started our season slow...there's just something about JCS that gets going!!!
KT, Stretch, Bama and JP were AMAZING tonight---GO GATORS !
susan commented on September 25, 2011 at 12:28 a.m.: report abuse
Very classy Swamp life.
bigdawg61 commented on September 25, 2011 at 2:56 a.m.: report abuse
Yaayy Steven!!!!
Gator dad commented on September 25, 2011 at 8:08 a.m.: report abuse
We missed the fireworks!!! Great job Glades Day.
more of the same commented on September 25, 2011 at 8:34 a.m.: report abuse
wipe those tears off your keyboard losin susan
Outside lookin in commented on September 25, 2011 at 9:21 a.m.: report abuse
JCS OC made the mistake of not calculating the clock correctly. JCS was driving at will up field, let the clock run down setting up the field goal. If he would of worked the sidelines he would of potently gotten a TD, and if not gotten the kicker better field position.
The mental error in OT by the wing back was an unfortunate mistake to learn by.
Overall both team s payed extremely hard, it was my first time seeing KT and he is a dynamic player for sure. However I dont think he is bound for the NFL Hall of Fame as some would make him out to be.
larry commented on September 25, 2011 at 9:32 a.m.: report abuse
hey coach powers ,,when you talk to the news reporters this week give gds some credit..you talked all week about how great your team is and how bad gds is..if we play again let the kids do the talking not you.....you have a very good team..hope to see you in the playoffs..good luck
Proud GDS mom of #5 commented on September 25, 2011 at 10:31 a.m.: report abuse
Great game Steven--you played your heart out :-} LUV U !!
Fa-Que-2 commented on September 25, 2011 at 11:14 a.m.: report abuse
Jupiter Christian is overrrrrrrrratedddddd just like Bill Powers
football is life commented on September 25, 2011 at 11:21 a.m.: report abuse
Games like that makes me pround to be a Glades Day Gator, no more slip-ups like last week. The Gators are back!!!
UofF Gator Girl commented on September 25, 2011 at 11:24 a.m.: report abuse
Great job Steven!!!! I'm very proud of you and continue to play your heart out as a GATOR... Not Kelvin Taylor and the GDS Gators. Let's get it together Matt Porter and realize it was TEAM effort!!!!
Mrs. Erwin commented on September 25, 2011 at 11:24 a.m.: report abuse
Great effort, great win! It's good to read this article and know you guys are still playing with grit and determination----play for the Lord and He will bless you always, win or lose.
pbc commented on September 25, 2011 at 11:25 a.m.: report abuse
Glades day is way too cocckky and shows no respect. Cant wait for these two teams to matchup in the playoffs. JCS learned about them selves last night and it will be a different outcome in the playoffs. If the field was not wet lastnight, the eagles would have won by two touchdowns easily.
Mrs. Erwin commented on September 25, 2011 at 11:27 a.m.: report abuse
Great effort, great win! It's good to read this article and know you guys are still playing with grit and determination----play for the Lord and He will bless you always, win or lose.
football fan commented on September 25, 2011 at 11:59 a.m.: report abuse
Hey @pbc, if the field's wet, isn't it wet for both teams? How about next time you give credit where credit is due and don't leave ignorant comments, it just makes you look stupid. Oh! And you need to go help coach Powers. I think his foot might still be stuck in that big mouth of his. Great win GDS, you all played your hearts out.
gator growl commented on September 25, 2011 at 12:03 p.m.: report abuse
@pbc. I guess the field was only wet when JC had the ball. LOL
Why the was the field wet? commented on September 25, 2011 at 12:17 p.m.: report abuse
were you crying pbc?!?!?!?!
@Outside looking in commented on September 25, 2011 at 1:01 p.m.: report abuse
1:00 min left in the game at GDS 15 yard line, 1 timeout, ball is wet. They did attempt to run 1 more play toward the sideline but it didnt work. Instead of trying to rush they ran the clock down to 2.7 seconds and used their last timeout to try and win the game with a great field goal kicker and he misses by a few feet. Great clock management if you ask me? They put them in position to win that game. Overall great game! Both teams played hard and moved the ball. The mistake in OT was to blame not clock management? Hope to see a rematch!
Pbc commented on September 25, 2011 at 1:02 p.m.: report abuse
theres a difference when 90% of ur plays are run to Taylor when half JCS playd were passes
talk to the oc commented on September 25, 2011 at 1:05 p.m.: report abuse
gotta adapt to situations, maybe they dont teach survival of the fittest at jc but that's how those kind of things work
Both TEAMS Ain't that good commented on September 25, 2011 at 1:20 p.m.: report abuse
Way over rated and way over hyped. Pop Warner with the classic one great player, that is the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
GC Raiders/GD Gators fan commented on September 25, 2011 at 1:55 p.m.: report abuse
@ OUTSIDE LOOK IN: ur just that. Ur talking about Kelvin Taylor and the Hall of Fame. Get a life the kid is only in High School. Sounds like a TAYLOR HATER to me!!!!
GC Raiders/GD Gators fan commented on September 25, 2011 at 2:05 p.m.: report abuse
@ PBC, There was no display of disrespect from the Gators players. Ur just trying to find excuses. Oh yeah the field was only wet when JCS had the ball. And ur talking about the playoffs, The GATORS only beat up on JCS in the last 2 playoffs game enroute to back2back STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!!! As for as KT#21 running the ball alot, it sure as hell work when JCS thought they was gonna run the ball in OT but fake it and it BIG STEVE of the the touchdown. GATORS WIN!!!!!! Now PBC get a life!!!!!!
EBA commented on September 25, 2011 at 2:42 p.m.: report abuse
Had opportunity to be on the sidelines filming and thoroughly enjoyed a tough, played thrilling game by both teams. Also had opportunity to listen to Powers speak to his players. His words make us real Christians embarrassed!
Comment on Bill Powers commented on September 25, 2011 at 2:52 p.m.: report abuse
At halftime, Bill Powers was cussing out his players so bad, it would make pirates and sailors blush. That is a real shame! There is no reason to be cussing out your HIGH SCHOOL players when they are fighting like dogs! You better check yourself Bill, and realize where you are coaching.
JCSFootballFan commented on September 25, 2011 at 3:18 p.m.: report abuse
@Comment on Bill Powers I was in that tunnel at halftime and he did yell but he didn't curse at all. Yelling is just his coaching style.
@comment on Coach P. commented on September 25, 2011 at 4:33 p.m.: report abuse
I asked my kid about that since he was in there getting yelled at. He said there was no cussing that he can remember. These guys are preparing for college. They can handle some yelling from a coach who has passion.
@ EBA if you are a "REAL" Christian you should know that we are not called to judge one another's faith. That is reserved for the King of Kings. But you just keep plugging away at that agenda of yours. Who knows maybe someday you will cry enough to get your way.
@GLADES DAY, Congratulations! We both fought hard but you got the prize fair and square. Good coaching and good team. Hope to meet up with you again later this year.
realist commented on September 25, 2011 at 4:58 p.m.: report abuse
@@comment on Coach P. I hate to say it, but only a fraction of the players on both teams will be playing college football...
@Comment on Bill Powers commented on September 25, 2011 at 6:03 p.m.: report abuse
Your comment is out of line and an outright lie.
I have a son on the team and I was right beside the tunnel during halftime. Unlike the vast majority of high school football programs, profanity from coaches does not occur on the JCS team. I know because I have been around this program now for 5 years.
Often you hear this as a comment from visiting reporters that our practices are well disciplined and that the coaches don't need to use profane language to get the best out of these kids.
What you should be observing is how this coach can get a group of what is considered by even the folks in this thread as mediocre athletes to year after year teach them what it means to truly excel. Whatever program you are from likely doesn't do that as well.
My son has succeeded through his 4 years in this very high expectation program and he has learned how to compete at the highest of levels and has learned to conduct himself in a high character manner. Coach Powers has been both his biggest challenger and his biggest supporter and he is a beter young man from having him as his coach.
Your post reflects that you have learned neither how to excel nor how to conduct yourself with high character.
@@Coach P commented on September 25, 2011 at 6:06 p.m.: report abuse
Glades Day is definetly the better team. They are not a 1 man show. They had that game the whole way. It's excactly who you coaches game planned.
I here Coach Powers also sacrificed a chicken before the game. There was blood everywhere.
JCS just can't compete with the great Glades Day. It was a team effort and they are all amazing.
PS See you in the play offs
GDS Fan Student Cheerleader commented on September 25, 2011 at 7 p.m.: report abuse
that was a good game played by the gators. They were humble and they kept the faith the whole time. I give props to the coaches because they have worked and trained these boys all week rain or shine. Congratulation boys i love ya!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry commented on September 25, 2011 at 7:35 p.m.: report abuse
this is wat powers and the entire jcs team gets for being as arrogant as they were in the press you've had the best team the past 3 years but you haven't won when it counts and thats all that matter kelvin can rush for 500 but you couldn't handle 283, and the comments of his team reflect the arrogance of they're coach. there used to be a time when coaches would tell they're teams to keep there mouth shut because the Gators are a handful anyway. Maybe you should show some respect. and to Matt Porter never doubt the will of a GDS Gator football team.
JUST A FAN commented on September 25, 2011 at 9:03 p.m.: report abuse
For the life of me i cant beleave some of your comments.Frist thing GD is very lucky to have won that game,JC lost the game.For u GD fan talking about u r not an one man team u got to be kidding your self.Your team could not beat Clewiston without MR.Taylor.That #5 is by far GD best all around player if he get more ball his way the sky is the limit for you guys.STOP being so neg.about a high school football game,look at the school who put these kid in college football or not.GD is a great football program but the same goes for JC so fans get a life.
@Just a Fan commented on September 25, 2011 at 9:47 p.m.: report abuse
well said!
@@EBA commented on September 25, 2011 at 9:47 p.m.: report abuse
Let me remind you that you are also hiding behind the curtain and if your going to call someone out why don't you man up and criticize in the light of day, follow what you speak but i know you wont you don't have the BALLS to criticize in the light and trust me you don't want to take this to the parking lot.
bigdawg61 commented on September 25, 2011 at 10:18 p.m.: report abuse
@ realist .. GDS currently has quite of few kids playing D1 or D1aa football , This yrs senior class will produce an Ivy Leaguer, a D1 player and possibly another FBS/FCS player.
Crusader Football commented on September 26, 2011 at 12:10 a.m.: report abuse
There won't be a rematch in the playoffs two words: Dade Christian: 7 D1 players: #1 Dual Threat QB in Dade County: O-line Avg. 6'4 290, Star Alfredo Richards, a 6-3, 260-pound defensive lineman, anchors the defense. 6'6 215 pound Stud WR.
@@Comment on Bill Powers commented on September 26, 2011 at 12:15 a.m.: report abuse
I apologize, but your post made me chuckle. First of all, I said NOTHING about Bill Powers' coaching ability. Second of all, I come from, and still am a part of, the team that supposedly was worse than JCS for the past three years, according to Mr. Powers (weird considering the fact that we have two st. championships in a row). Third of all, you really shouldn't assume that I don't know how to excel or conduct myself with high character, especially from ONE ONLINE COMMENT!!! You do know what assuming does right? I think i have excelled on the field, as well as in the classroom, very well.
pbc coach commented on September 26, 2011 at 12:23 a.m.: report abuse
@ Crusader Football
The Oline does not go 6'4 290....Try 6'1 250 which is still big. I scouted them two week ago. They are very very fast and have size and speed. They do have probably four or five D1 players. It will be a tough road for Dade having to try and beat Jupiter and Glades back to back. That was the real benefit to Glades winning the game. Glades will get a weak runner up in the 1st round and Jupiter now has a war to play aganist Dade. But Richards and the WR you are referring to play at Champagnat not Dade herald had the players mixed up.
Anyway the 2a playoffs in the south are going to be a lot of fun to watch. ..
@@Comment commented on September 26, 2011 at 8:38 a.m.: report abuse
My comment to you was based on your outright lie, whether you say or write. And I do have a judgement of you from it. You can post your resume all day if you want. I really don't care how you're doing in school. Doesn't change the opinion I have of you from your comment or your agenda, which you revealed yourself that you have a problem with the coach saying his team is better. Too bad.
@ JUST A FAN commented on September 26, 2011 at 8:43 a.m.: report abuse
What do u mean GDS was lucky. That game was back and forth, blow for blow and score for score. Buth teams did enough to win the game but GDS made I more play than JCS. If ur JUST A FAN, why can't u and all of the other ppl njoy a well played, hard fought game between KIDS???? As for as GDS being a one man show, line up and stop it !!!!! KT#21 will tell anyone regardless of how many times he runs the ball or how many yards he gets. He's always giving much deserve creidt and respect to the O-LINE. Oh BTW, BACK2BACK STATE CHAMPS!!!!Now u get a life!!!!!!!!!
stop whining commented on September 26, 2011 at 11:14 a.m.: report abuse
Great point!!!!! GDS can continue to be a one man show until JC manages to put more points on the board, since they've written off stopping KT (as they should) and hang the outcome on fatigue. Good luck with that!
funny commented on September 26, 2011 at 11:59 a.m.: report abuse
Funny this article is from the game and no where in these post is anything talked about the play calls or formations used or what plays worked and didn't. Also the great plays both teams made to take a lead then to tie then at the end win the game in overtime. What a great game, but you people have decided to turn this is into another bashing thread. Who cares about what a coach is saying to his players in the game or halftime. It's there business and none of you parents should be around the team. It's a game of emotions and players and coaches have passion, and guess what sometimes they slip and say something they may not mean too. Christian or not none of us are Jesus Christ and he died for us because we cannot be perfect. Whatever your belief is is your business, and i am not trying to tell you how to act, but come on, your kids might not tell you everything that goes on in the locker room or behind the scenes, and i don't blame them. It's between the players and coaches. As long as a coach doesn't touch your kid in a inappropiate way or choke him out etc. parents need to stay out of the business. I am a father and have had three boys play all sports and there are times i have ask my son a question and he would say it's between him and the coach, and i say has he touched or beat etc. you he says no then i butt out. Even if Coach Powers use a bad word or two in the heat of the game his players are doing the right thing by not throwing the football coach under the bus. Small school big school whatever, JCS and GDS and Heritage has had a lot of success for the 561 area and i am glad for that and my kids attended neither of these schools, but they have always said who cares about recruiting junk what coach says to them. They just strap it up and play. We as fans and parents are teaching our kids worse things than a coach using a bad word or two even if thats the case, by being prideful,hypocritical of things gossiping etc. that is no better example. Think about it and my spelling is bad so try not to bash me, because i may not be as good a grammer dude than you. No one is perfect. Great game to both teams and i hope i get to see you match up agaimn in the playoffs. I say stick by your teammates and coach, but not disrespectful to your parents either.
outside looking in commented on September 26, 2011 at 1:19 p.m.: report abuse
Ive been reading the articles and the forums and one things is plain to see.
THE WALLS ARE CRUMBLING DOWN.
Outright lie? commented on September 26, 2011 at 1:24 p.m.: report abuse
I have personally heard the JCS coaching staff curse on the sideline, because i have played jcs for the past three years! But that doesn't matter. You can judge me all you want, but I won't reciprocate. You don't even know me! I don't even know you. Honestly, you sound immature, but that might just be from emotions still with you from the game, and it is hard to control emotions in the thick of things. Have a good day, and good luck JCS with the rest of the season. See you in the playoffs!
Gator Bait commented on September 26, 2011 at 4 p.m.: report abuse
I will show you mine if you show me yours. Someone has hit a nerve
Gators stink commented on September 27, 2011 at 10:55 a.m.: report abuse
Nothing changed Friday, total domination by JCS. Mystery penalty on JCS int. 0 holding calls against Glades Day all night. Glades had to convert 6 4th downs to even stay in the game. Missed chip shot feild goal or easy win for JCS. They win by 3 TD's in the playoffs if Taylors 100%, if not running clock in the 3rd
@comment on Coach P. commented on September 27, 2011 at 11:22 a.m.: report abuse
This is to the poster named "Funny". Right on! Let's let our boys grow up to be men. They and the coaches don't need the mommies and daddies holding their hand while they are with their team. You are right when you said they are learning worse things from us "being prideful,hypocritical of things gossiping etc. that is no better example." Thank you for pointing out that there was much more going on out there that involved hard work, decision making, respect, desire.....Those boys and coaches on both teams gave us a great contest and the least we could do is say "GREAT JOB GUYS AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER". Keep up the good fight!
@ GAtors Stink commented on September 27, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.: report abuse
Same old same old. You guys just cannot play when the pressure is on. Your QB choked again at the end. Last year it was two picks and this year 1 pick and fumble in overtime. Can you say OVER RATED OVER HYPED. Come on Man. GDS defense is probably the worst in Palm Beach County.
@Gators stink commented on September 27, 2011 at 1:20 p.m.: report abuse
I love how GDS coaches, players and/or fans, such as yourself, get on here and talk about how bad your team is, in an attempt to motivate your players. Then log in again and cut down your previous comment as @ GAtors stink and say we are over-rated but then come down on your team's defense saying they are the worst in PBC. Really? I guess there really isn't much to do in the muck. Just a reminder that you talk about how over-rated JCS is but remember they were a Field Goal away from taking that game. I still give credit where credit is due so a big congrats to GDS! Walker came up with a few nice plays that helped moved the ball or score at critical times. Congrats on the win and hope to see a re-match in November out in the muck!
@ Gators Stink commented on September 27, 2011 at 3 p.m.: report abuse
Walker? you mean Taylor? I dont think there will be a rematch. Dade Christian is way too good
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