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John I. Leonard 35, Santaluces 32: Lancers run past Chiefs
Saturday, October 09, 2010
by
Bill Meredith
Santaluces was a surprise District 12-5A winner last season, but Friday night, John I. Leonard served notice that they could be the team to beat in 2010.
Senior running back Marlin Joseph rushed for 216 yards and scored two touchdowns as John I. Leonard built a 23-point halftime lead and held on to win 35-32.
"They're a tough group," Santaluces' second-year coach Daryl Drinkwater said. "They always play hard against us, and we knew that would especially be the case in a district opener."
The Chiefs (3-3, 0-1) started fast, as senior all-purpose player - and Wisconsin commit - Terrance Floyd returned the game's first punt 67 yards to the Lancers' 4-yard line.
Sophomore running back Artez Fulton scored on the next play to give Santaluces an early lead, but it would be the only lead they'd hold.
Joseph gained 198 yards for the Lancers (3-3, 1-0) in the first half, which included both of his touchdown runs and an 84-yard sprint that led to junior running back Donovan Miller's 5-yard touchdown carry.
Lancers senior quarterback Travis Lee was an efficient 6-for-11 for 51 yards. He completed a 10-yard touchdown pass to senior tight end James Steere to extend John I. Leonard's lead to 35-12 near the end of the first half.
Santaluces didn't quit despite the halftime deficit. The Chiefs dominated the second half, turning a one-sided game into a nail-biter in the final seconds.
The Chiefs' most consistent offensive threat was junior quarterback Munchkin Young, who ran for 138 yards and threw for 144 more, including two touchdowns. Yet he also threw an interception, and was sacked as time expired to end Santaluces' comeback bid.
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User Comments:
Disgusted commented on October 9, 2010 at 12:18 p.m.: report abuse
Most poorly officiated game EVER
goon commented on October 9, 2010 at 1:41 p.m.: report abuse
Man get atta here , if u a santaluces fan thats a poor excuses , yall had like 12 fumbles and JIL recoverd like 4 or 5 and the refs let yall keep em , JIL has the most talent in PBC . Dem boys are da realist , Marlin gunna hgave over 1200 rushin yards this year gaurnteed
the truth hurts commented on October 9, 2010 at 3:32 p.m.: report abuse
gotta hold on to the football chiefs wtf........i bet u boys hold on to ur cellphones tighter than u hold on to the football no excuse for dropping the ball every game..tighten up and go back to the basics..u still have a chance to win this disrtict so get it done...
fumble commented on October 9, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.: report abuse
we didnt even lose fumbles stfu.
stfu commented on October 9, 2010 at 7:22 p.m.: report abuse
will you guys shut the hell up.. JIL had just as much penalty yards as the cheifs you dumb broads... take the loss, and live your life.
goon commented on October 9, 2010 at 9:41 p.m.: report abuse
yall got equipment penalties on ur own and referee time out was ur own fault , get over it , JIL is a betta team , yall have no basic skills , listen to ur crowd coaches and hold on to the ball, 9 fumbles and yall had like 150 yards in penalties and john i had like 120 big difference , JIL won yall lost , i like how ya center had his blonde braids in that was pretty gutta..... LOL
<--- Center (with "blonde" braides) commented on October 9, 2010 at 10:12 p.m.: report abuse
how is the ref calling a time out OUR fault u idiot. John I is the DIRTIEST team ive ever played since ive played high school football. Every play some one grabbed my balls or my ankles
late hits every play
grabbing hair
cussin ppl out.
wow. and we got flagged. its ok will play again for district tie breaker. and we will see who is the better team.
big show commented on October 10, 2010 at 7:46 p.m.: report abuse
get over it jil won the game #24 cant be stopped
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