Cedar Grove linebacker Quinterio Lawson (2) making a tackle against Appling County in the 2021 state playoffs had a big 38-yard interception for a touchdown against No. 22 ranked St. John’s of Washington D.C. last Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Mark Brock)
The Cedar Grove Saints got back on the winning track with a dominating 35-13 victory over the No. 22 nationally ranked St. John’s Cadets in Washington D.C. on Saturday afternoon.
An early fumble on their own 10-yard line in the first quarter that led to St. John’s early 7-0 lead (a Myles Slade 5-yard TD run)was one of just a few mistakes in an otherwise complete defeat of the Cadets (4-2) on their home field.
The Saints answered with 35 straight points started as quarterback Elliott Colson dropped back and fired a strike to Devin Carter for an eight-yard touchdown pass to knot the game at 7-7 when Amari Forte tacked on the PAT.
Cedar Grove got even for the earlier fumble that led to the Cadet’s first touchdown by recovering a fumble at the Cadet’s 35 and Boden Walker finishing off the drive with a one-yard run to give the Saints (4-2) the lead for good. Forte was good on the PAT to make it 14-7.
The Saints took a 21-7 lead into the half on the back of a 38-yard Quinterio Lawson pick-six in the second quarter. Forte was again good on the PAT.
Colson helped extend the lead to 28-7 in the third quarter as he scrambled to his right and found Ricky Lee for a 33-yard scoring toss. Forte again hit the PAT.
Cedar Grove made it 35-7 late in the fourth quarter on a five-yard touchdown run by Colson. Christian Orozco hit the PAT.
St. John’s picked up a late score on a 68-yard pass play from Isiah French to Asa Gregg. A two-point conversion failed to make the final of 35-13.
The Saints defense forced the Cadets to turn the ball over on downs four times in Saints territory during the game to end scoring threats by St. John’s . The defense also forced two turnovers. Quinterio Lawson had six tackles (1 sack, 2 for loss) along with his pick-six. Kyle Mosley chipped in seven tackles (1 sack, 2 for loss) as well to go along with a nine-tackle performance by Keith Bass.
Druid Hills quarterback Jacquez Cullars (1), shown here against McNair earlier this season, threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more in the Red Devils’ 39-6 win over Riverside Military last week. (Photo by Mark Brock)
Druid Hills 39, Riverside Military 6
Jacquez Cullars threw two touchdown passes to Bre’Lon Cade and rushed for two more to lead the Druid Hills Red Devils (2-3) to a 39-6 road victory over Riverside Military last Thursday.
Cullars finished the night 13 of 20 passing for 143 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 47 more and the two touchdowns on six carries.
Jaden George hit the century mark on the ground as he rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries.
The defense held Riverside (0-6) to a lone score led by Lamar George who had three interceptions in the game to go with five tackles (1 for loss). Kalbe Hill contributed fourth tackles (1 sack, 4 for loss) and caused a fumble.
DCSD FOOTBALL SCHEDULE – WEEK 7
Thursday, Sept. 29
ADAMS STADIUM
Lakeside (4-2) 40, Johnson-Gainesville (0-6) 14
Stephenson (3-2)* 13, Hapeville Charter (0-6) 12
AVONDALE STADIUM
Redan (2-4)* 25, Towers (0-4-1) 14
Callaway (3-3) 32, Columbia (4-2)* 12
GODFREY STADIUM
Landmark Christian (3-3) 24, McNair (2-4)* 6
Miller Grove (3-3) 26, SW DeKalb (2-4)* 21
HALLFORD STADIUM
Arabia Mountain (3-3) 42, Lithonia (0-6)* 16
NORTH DEKALB STADIUM
Chamblee (4-1)* 45, M.L. King (1-5) 7
AWAY GAMES
Marist (4-2)* 42, Dunwoody (4-2) 3
Druid Hills (2-3) 39, Riverside Military (0-6) 6
Decatur (2-4)* 53, Tucker (2-4) 28
Saturday, Oct. 1
Cedar Grove (4-2) 35, St. John’s (Washington, DC, 4-2) 13
OPEN: Clarkston (1-4), Cross Keys (0-5), Stone Mountain (1-4)