GAME 2:   SAINT JAMES 24, Houston Academy 7

Quarterback Jeff Stevenson only carried twice in this game, but both rushes went the distance for touchdowns.  A four yarder in the first half and a 78 yarder on the first scrimmage play of the second half were part of Trojans' 198 yards rushing, and a punt return touchdown by Johnny Redding helped lead Saint James on its way to a 24 - 7 defeat of the visiting Houston Academy Raiders.  Gavin Finklea added three of three extra points and a 29 yard field goal as well.

A key 15 yard run by fullback Tommy Aplin set up the first touchdown by Stevenson two plays later.  The short field goal drive began after the ball was snapped over the Raider punter's head.  The Raiders lone touchdown, a 17 yard pass towards the end of the first half, benefited from a peculiar, but accurate officials' call.  Saint James was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct during a called timeout when head coach Mike Roberts walked out to his defensive huddle and did not remember to remove his headgear.

Charles Sylvest was directly responsible for setting up each of the final two Trojan touchdowns, as he made the key "devastating" block to break Redding open for the punt return touchdown, and he made the block which broke open the hole for Stevenson to cruise 78 yards for his touchdown to begin the third quarter.

After this game, Saint James was ranked # 4 in the state in the revised 1A classification.  This was the highest state-wide rating to date for any Trojan football team.

PARTIAL SIDELINE STATISTICS  - GAME TWO

SAINT JAMES   RUSHING    36 attempts  198 yards 2 TDs  (5.50 yards per carry)

                          TOTAL YARDS:   285