GAME 4:  @ Trinity 14, Saint James 7

STJ            0       7       0       0           7
 
TRI            0       7       7       0         14

SCORING SUMMARY:

TRI  (2)  9:52   Coblentz 27 interception return                            (Figurilli kick)    0 -   7
STJ  (2)  1:10   Armstrong 1 run                                                 (Darneille kick)    7 -   7
TRI  (3)  4:05   Robbins offensive fumble recovery in endzone     (Figurilli kick)    7 - 14
September 23, 1994.  Boykin Field.   Game Conditions:  Cloudy, humid, windy    Game Temperature:  74   Wind:  ESE  15

Trinity scored touchdowns on an interception return and an offensive endzone recovery of a fumble while holding Saint James to one quarterback sneak score as the Wildcats defeated the Trojans 14 - 7 in a highly defensive battle.

The Wildcats fielded a squib kickoff on the ground at their own 28, but could not earn a first down, nor would they for the entire first half.  The Trojans picked up two first downs after a 10 yard punt return on a short run by Mark Berry and a 14 yard scamper by Hunter Pappas which gave the Trojans great field position at the Trinity 27.  However, two short runs, a penalty, and a fumbled pitch left Saint James with fourth down and 17, and an incomplete pass stopped the first scoring threat of the game.

Twice more Trinity could not get their offense going, but their punting continued to force the Trojans deeper and deeper in their own territory.  To start the second quarter, Saint James began at their own 13, and on third down a Will Webber pass was intercepted by Matthew Coblentz at the Trojan 27 and he returned it for a touchdown and the first score of the game.  Roman Figurilli's extra point gave the Wildcats a 7 - 0 lead early in the second quarter despite still not having made a first down.

Saint James picked up two first downs on their next drive as they moved into Wildcat territory, but it was Coblentz again, this time on a fumble recovery, stifling another Trojan drive.  However, four plays later, Webber blocked a Trinity punt and it was downed at the Wildcat 23, giving Saint James excellent field position with exactly five minutes remaining in the half.  Cade Armstrong kept the ball on the ground from his quarterback spot for five consecutive carries, the fifth leaving Saint James with a third down and 8 at the Trinity 11.  Pappas picked up 7½ on third down on what many on both sides thought was a poor spot short of the first down stick, but Armstrong picked up the necessary yardage on the next play for the first down and snuck it in one play later for a Saint James touchdown.  Jason Darneille's extra point tied the score at 7 with just 70 seconds remaining in the half.

The Trojans had another chance to score as Trinity fumbled the kickoff return and Saint James promptly recovered at the Wildcat 38.  An eight yard run on first down took up more than 30 seconds on the clock, and a one yard run on second down gave the Trojans one chance as they called their final timeout with four seconds left on the clock.  A desperation pass from Armstrong to Brian Brown was incomplete, and the score remained tied at halftime.  Saint James had held Trinity to only 18 yards from scrimmage in the first half, but had only picked up 96 themselves.

After an endzone kickoff to start the second half, Saint James could only pick up three yards on their first three plays.  A punt into the wind gave Trinity good field position at their own 48.  A defensive penalty got the Wildcats going, and they converted their initial first down of the game nearly 27 minutes after it began.  After several runs and a 10 yard pass, Trinity had first down at the Trojan 11.  Two plays netted seven yards, and on third down, Roman Figurilli carried the ball but it was knocked loose by Trojan defenders just short of the goal line.  However, offensive lineman Joey Robbins recovered the fumble in the endzone for the Trinity touchdown.  The extra point gave the Wildcats a 14 - 7 lead in what would be the last score of the game.

A third endzone kickoff gave Saint James fair at best starting field position.  An 11 yard carry by Armstrong on first down, and a dead ball 15 yard penalty several plays later moved the Trojans to the Trinity 45.  However, a holding penalty and a bobble on a reverse attempt halted the drive, and Saint James punted on the final play of the third quarter, a punt which was returned to the Trinity 43.  Seven offensive plays somehow ate up nearly four minutes of clock time, and Trinity's punt was downed at the Trojan 12.  Armstrong and Pappas nearly alternated carries, and Saint James began moving up the field.  A surprise carry by Webber added 15 yards and the Trojans were at the Trinity 40.  However, the next three plays netted a loss of four yards, and on fourth and 14 a pass completion only gained two yards, turning the ball over to the Wildcats on downs with 130 seconds left.

The Trojans called three consecutive timeouts, but carries of no yards, 12 yards, and 11 yards gave Trinity plenty of breathing space and four more downs to run out the remaining clock time and seal their home victory under very threatening skies.

SIDELINE STATISTICS  - GAME FOUR

SAINT JAMES   RUSHING    50 rushes  186 yards  1 TD  (3.72 yards per carry)

                          12   Armstrong     29 / 85         17   Pappas       14 / 76
                          69   Berry              4 / 13         21   Webber        3 / 12

                          PASSING      2 completions  6 attempts  1 INT  0 yards  0 TDs  (no sacks of)

                          12   Armstrong     1 - 4 - 0    2 yards
                          21   Webber         1 - 2 - 1  - 2 yards

                          RECEIVING

                          21   Webber          1 / 2           34   Brown          1 / - 2

                          TOTAL YARDS:  186

                          KICKS:  XP  1 / 1                FG  0 / 0
                          2 POINT CONVERSIONS:  0 / 0
                          KICKOFFS:   2  (32,37)                                         PUNTS:   3  (29,29,27)
                          KO RETURNS:  0                                                 PUNT RETURNS:  3  (10,12,0)
                           FIRST DOWNS:   11  (10 rushing, 1 penalty)
                          FUMBLES:  4, lost 1
                          TURNOVER MARGIN:  - 1
                          PENALTIES:  4 / 25 yards
                          TIME OF POSSESSION:  28:00

TRINITY           RUSHING    33 attempts  95 yards  0 TDs  (2.88 yards per carry)
                          PASSING      2 completions  4 attempts  0 INTs  12 yards  0 TDs  (no sacks of)
                          TOTAL YARDS:  107
 
                           KICKS:  XP  2 / 2                FG  0 / 0
                          2 POINT CONVERSIONS:  0 / 0
                          KICKOFFS:  3  (EZ,EZ,EZ)                                   PUNTS:  5  (42,44,37,-18bk,29)
                          KO RETURNS:  2  (0,15f)                                     PUNT RETURNS:  2  (0,15)
                          INTERCEPTION RETURNS:  1  (27TD)
                          FIRST DOWNS:   6  (5 rushing, 1 passing)
                          FUMBLES:  2, lost 1
                          PENALTIES:  2 / 25 yards
                          TIME OF POSSESSION:  20:00

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