San Saba traveled to Junction last Friday night and gave the Eagles (#15 in the state) all they could manage before losing 27-28. The Harris polls gave the Dillos little chance in the game as they were picked to lose by 17 points. Statistically, San Saba did everything correctly to win the ball game: the offense accumulated over 400 yards of total offense on 45 plays and held on to the ball for over 30 minutes and limited the quick-fire Junction offense to the sideline. Three consecutive turnovers, one of those being an interception for a score, and three big runs over 30 yards was just too much for the young San Saba team to overcome.
San Saba now moves its focus to its old rivals from the north and prepare for the 107th meeting of the “Battle of the River.”
Offensive Leaders –
Luke Tharp was 13 of 23 passing (56%) with 202 yards passing and carried the ball 21 times for 169 yards (8 yards avg.) Glover caught six balls for 67 yards, Trace Temples caught two passes for 59 yards and a score. Jason Everett and Preston Grey had two catches while Skyler Romero had one big catch for 43 yards.
Defensive Leaders –
Juan Patino led the team with 6.5 tackles followed by Jason Everett with 5.5. Kaylub Roberts had 4.5 tackles and a sack with Winton Lackey chipping in 3.5 tackles.
Game Recap 1st Quarter
:01 – On the 3rd and long, Tharp finds Temples down the sideline for a 30-yard score. PAT is good. 7-0 San Saba.
End of the 1st Quarter – San Saba 7, Junction 0
2nd Quarter
7:52 – Tharp scrambles through an Eagles defense and plows his way into the end zone for a 16-yard score. PAT is good. 14-0 San Saba.
7:42 – The Eagles strike back fast on a 47-yard score. PAT is good. 14-7- San Saba.
2:05 – Another quick score from Junction comes way of an off-tackle run that goes for a score from the 45-yard line. PAT is good. 14-14.
:7.8 – On 3rd down from the 11-yard line, Tharp hits Glover in the back of the end zone for a touchdown. PAT is good. 21-14 San Saba.
Halftime score – San Saba 21, Junction 14
3rd Quarter
10:45 – The Eagles opening drive of the half end with a touchdown from 32 yards out. PAT is good 21-21.
9:36 – A tipped ball at the line of scrimmages falls into the hands of an Eagle defender and turns into a 40-yard “pick 6.” PAT is good. 28-21 Junction.
At the End of the 3rd Quarter – San Saba 21, Junction 28
4th Quarter
7:09 – The Dillo defense roots in on the goal line and forces an Eagle turnover and moves the ball to the 45-yard line. Tharp scrambles through the defense and hits the goal line for a 55-yard TD. PAT is NO GOOD. 27-28 Junction.
Final Score
San Saba 27, Junction 28