The Colerain Cardinals extended its home field winning streak to 60 games with a 17-7 win over the Cocoa High Tigers.
Jackson Sorn rushed for two touchdowns, the second of which provided the final margin after Cocoa scored for the only time midway through the fourth quarter.
Colerain scored first.
Punter and linebacker, Joe Bolden threw a 36-yard pass to Andre Jones. Sorn scored on an seven-yard run on the next play.
The score held until the half.
Bolden jumped in front of a receiver with 4:19 left. The ball was deflected into the eager hands of Dejuan Lang and Colerain was set up at the Cocoa 24.
The drive stalled but Kevin Walker kicked a 37-yard field goal.
The third quarter ended with Colerain holding a 10-0 lead..
Tiger Quarterback Maurice Pugh is a standout basketball player and was a wide receiver last season
Under the direction of senior Maurice Pugh in his first varsity game at QB couldn't get untracked. The Tigers had not crossed into Colerain territory until Pugh executed a tunnel screen to sophomore Lorenzo Pratt on a fourth and 10 that went 85 yards to make it a 10-7 game.
The Cards responded by driving the ball downfield converting some third down and long plays.
Sorn, a JV QB last season took the ball straight up the middle from his fullback position, 27-yards for the score. The touchdown capped a seven play, 80-yard drive that ate more than three minutes.
A second interception by Lang sealed Colerain's win.
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About Me
- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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