Leesburg Routs Lake Weir, 50-14, October 3, 1998

Hubert O. Dabney Stadium, Home Of The Jackets

The Yellow Jackets Scored On Their First Three Possessions En Route To An Easy Victory.

October 03, 1998|By Tom Young, special to the sentinel

LEESBURG - The Leesburg Yellow Jackets amassed nearly 300 yards in the first half as they rolled to a 50-14 victory over Lake Weir at Dabney Stadium Friday night.

Sophomore Toris Carter and senior Robert Fields led the potent Jacket running attack.

Leesburg (2-3) scored on its first three possessions and never had serious competition afterward.

The rushing attack blended well with some key passing completions, which proved to be too much for Lake Weir to overcome.

Leesburg used a two-quarterback platoon system.

``We wanted to get some pressure off Cory Wilson. Jason Currington has played well and earned the right to direct the club,'' Coach Bud O'Hara said.

The victory was particularly sweet for O'Hara, as he watched Leesburg tally 50 points on the weekend the second-year Jacket coach celebrates his 50th birthday.

``We're making progress but we're still not where we ought to be,'' O'Hara said.

``We are showing improvement but we need to be able to play with schools of our size.''

Leesburg was ahead, 28-0, in the second quarter, and it appeared that the final score would be even more of a blowout than it was until Shonda Henderson intercepted a pass and ran 80 yards for Lake Weir's first score.

Leesburg then racked up three unanswered scores and led, 50-6, after three periods.

Carter led the Jackets' scoring with three touchdowns, and Fields added two. Dominique Cartwright and Jon Landis scored the other two Jacket touchdowns.

Leesburg 50, Lake Weir 14

Lake Weir 0 6 0 8 - 14

Leesburg 21 14 15 0 - 50

L - Carter 20 run (Mauriell kick); L - Fields, 5 run (Mauriell kick); L - Cartwright 25 run (Mauriell kick); L - Carter 4 run (Mauriell kick); LW - Henderson 80 pass interception (kick failed); L - Landis 30 pass from Wilson (Mauriell kick); L - Carter 4 run (Currington pass) L - Fields 30 run (Mauriell kick); LW - Kiner 10 pass from McCoy (Nichols run).

Resources

Tom Young

Special to the Sentinel

Orlando Sentinel 

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October 03, 1998

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Jackets Outrun Lake Weir, 38-18, October 4, 1997

October 04, 1997|By Ron Ellis, sentinel correspondent

LAKE WEIR — The Leesburg Yellow Jackets survived a poor first half showing to soundly defeat the Lake Weir Hurricanes 38-18 at Lake Weir. Leesburg mounted an incredible second half ground game to overcome numerous penalties and turnovers in the first half. 

The game pitted two different styles, with Lake Weir relying on the passing of sophomore quarterback Cory McCoy, and Leesburg using a solid game with a strong showing from senior running Anthony Walker and junior fullback Robert Fields. Leesburg scored first after an interception by senior linebacker Seth O'Hara, which placed the ball on the Lake Weir 14-yard line. 

On the first play from scrimmage, senior running back Derald Tucker ran for 14 yards to score a touchdown. Lake Weir returned the favor on the next possession by scoring after a very short drive off a 34-yard pass to senior wide receiver Brent Hicks. After a couple of turnovers and a Lake Weir field goal, Leesburg initiated a successful drive, that allowed Fields to score on a l0-yard off-tackle run, with 3:24 left in the first half. The score at halftime was a close 18-15 in favor of Lake Weir.

Leesburg 38, Lake Weir 18

Leesburg 6 8 7 17 - 38

Lake Weir 7 11 0 - 18

L - Tucker 14 run (kick fail); LW - Hicks 34 pass from McCoy (Kicks kick); LW - Hicks 20 yard field goal; L - Fields 10 run (Fields run); LW - McCallister 30 pass (McCallister run); L - Carter 20 run (Saylor kick); L - Walker 10 run (Saylor kick): L - Walker 35 run (Saylor kick).

Resources

Ron Ellis

Sentinel correspondent

Orlando Sentinel

www.orlandosentinel.com

October 04, 1997

Article provided by:

Gerald Lacey

Staff Writer 

Carver Heights Quarterback Club

1986 Varsity Jackets Football Lettermen

Class Of 1988 Leesburg High School

Gerald is a professional Internet marketer and social media marketing expert. His online business ventures and websites generate multiple streams of income annually. His consulting clients include best selling authors and international speakers.

Gerald is the CEO/President of Lacey LLC and OmariWholesale, Inc. He runs his entire business from his home where he is able to spend quality time with his family and friends. He is passionate about helping individuals to build and monetize their personal brand online.