Trojans slay Dragons 35-24; face BC next week

The top ranked Lamar County Trojans jumped out to an early 14-3 lead but fell behind 17-14 at the half before roaring back to defeat the defending state champion Jefferson Dragons 35-24 at Trojan Field Friday nightThe Trojans advance to the semifinals and will play Benedictine of Savannah next week. Both the Trojans and Cadets are #1 seeds and a coin toss will be held Saturday, likely in Dublin, to determine home field advantage. Lamar edged BC last year on a last second field goal by Tyler Scandrett.Realtime scoring from the sidelines was provided by Walter Geiger. Lamar 7-0. Qua Searcy 46-yd. interception return for TD. Tyler Scandrett PAT.5:40 1st. qtr.: Lamar 7-3. Jefferson 28- yd. FG.2:19 1st qtr.: Lamar 14-3. Lance Austin 18-yd TD run. Scandrett PAT.7:58 2nd. qtr.: Lamar 14-10. Jefferson 5-yd. TD pass. PAT good.:10 2nd qtr. Jefferson 17 Lamar 14: Jefferson 2-yd. TD run. PAT good.4:57 3rd qtr.: Lamar 21 Jefferson 17. Lance Austin 31-yd. TD pass to Qua Searcy. Scandrett PAT. BIG PLAY: Fumble recovery by Ray Lyons.10:35 4th qtr.: Lamar 28 Jefferson 17. Lance Austin 7-yd. TD run. Scandrett PAT.5:16 4th qtr.: Lamar 35 Jefferson 17: Lawrence Austin 39- yd TD run. Scandrett PAT.5:03 4th. qtr.: Lamar 35 Jefferson 24. Jefferson 80-yd. TD pass. PAT good.FINAL: 35-24.SCORES OF INTEREST from Kenny Green:LAMAR COUNTY 35 JEFFERSON 24 BENEDICTINE 35 CALHOUN 14 LOVETT 35 LANEY 33BROOKS COUNTY 42 BOWDON 26GRIFFIN 32 SANDY CREEK 26NEXT WEEK’S GAMES OF INTEREST:LAMAR COUNTY VS BENEDICTINE TBDBROOKS COUNTY VS LOVETT TBDWAYNE COUNTY AT GRIFFIN