DuvalSports.com will recap all the spring football games in Northeast Florida this summer! Check out this game recap below!
One of the most exciting spring football games took place at Lee High School between the Oakleaf Knights and the Lee Generals. It started fast for Lee as a defensive interception by CB James Williams set up the General’s first score by their stud runningback Cam Wakefield. Cam is expected to have a big year this fall, and he showed in spring practice and the game that he plays big every time the shoulder pads come on.
James Williams with that INT to set up that Generals score Lee 7-0 @DuvalSports @JaxLeeAthletics pic.twitter.com/cGKfbGs23c
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Cam Wakefield 5yd td run Lee 7-0 pic.twitter.com/BZ7USvV3o6
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The 7-0 lead for Lee wouldn’t last long as Oakleaf’s defense would match Lee’s forcing a turnover, and scoring their first touchdown of the day. The turnover was courtesy of CB Nick Roberts, a big time defensive back who is committed to the University of Miami. Roberts is a leader on the defense and is already laying the wood on ball carriers even before the season starts.
#Miami commit Nick Roberts lays the boom on a Generals Wr. Then forces fumble on next play. @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/noJZNM7k6L
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 26, 2016
The key defensive play by Roberts set up a 90 yard catch and run by WR Rashaan Swain to tie the game at 7-7. Swain is deceptively fast, seemingly coasting while outrunning the entire defense. He is a big play maker for Oakleaf, and he and QB Jordan Johnson built good chemistry in the spring.
Rashaan Swain pops a 3yd catch 90yds on next play for a Knights Td pic.twitter.com/PdAsrYF0az
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Lee wasted no time answering the score as QB Derrick Jones scored on a run showing his ability to keep the rock himself. Jones has looked good in spring and Coach Smalls knows he has an offensive weapon and a leader in him. He has love for his teammates, takes responsibility for his play on the field and in the classroom. All things you love to see at the Quarterback position.
Lee QB Derrick Jones takes the keeper 10yds for a TD. Wakefield conv good. Lee 15-7 @DuvalSports @JaxLeeAthletics pic.twitter.com/P5OCEuTQ1q
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 26, 2016
The next player to show out in this spring shootout was Oakleaf’s wide receiver Rontrez Morgan. Morgan turned on the jets and left everyone in the dust on a 90 yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Oakleaf would convert the extra point and trail Lee 15-14 in the first quarter.
Rontrez Morgan shows that FLA speed on 90yd KR TD.
Lee 15 Knights 14 @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/CJxTVU37tq— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 26, 2016
It was Derrick Jones time to respond again as he connected with WR Juriel Caldwell on a nice play that gained a nice chunk of yards. Jones would once again find the endzone with his feat on a 20 yard scamper to increase the General lead. Jones looks to run behind the big man LT Demetris Harris, who is one of the best linemen in the city.
Derrick Jones has this Lee O moving. After 40yd pass to Caldwell. Jones takes it 20yds for TD Lee 21-14 @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/zWJGhWZghz
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 26, 2016
Lee Generals 2017 big man 6'3 280lbs Demetris Harris paved the way for 5 Lee Rushing TDs @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/NosWnBoGCh
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The threesome of QB Jordan Johnson, WR Rontrez Morgan, and WR Rasheen Swain have been playing football with one another since their middle school days. Now that they are in high school, that history of playing together has allowed them to build a strong cohesiveness. An example of this was when Johnson threw a pass on the money to Morgan, who did the rest. 65 yards later the Knights are in the endzone. The conversion was good and the game was tied at 21-21.
R.Morgan shows that FLA speed again. J.Johnson throws strike to Morgan for 65yd TD. Score 21-21 @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/ixBNSjA7CO
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 26, 2016
Before the half the scoring didn’t stop has Lee’s Derrick Jones scored from five yards out to put his team up. 27-21. At the start of the 3rd quarter, Lee’s #2 Vincent Davis wanted to get in on the action as he picked off Oakleaf’s Johnson. Davis is another key player on the General defense who the coaches have been raving about this spring. His pick set up a Wakefield 35 yard touchdown run, his second of the evening. And Lee led ballooned the lead to 34-21.
Lee QB Derrick Jones is moving this offense up and down the field. 5yd Td run 27-21 Lee Half @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/oV7WBGrqcO
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 26, 2016
If you thought Oakleaf was done, you guessed wrong. Jordan Johnson hit Swain again for the touchdown, cutting their deficit to 34-27. Swain is very confident in he and his teammates ability to be great. When speaking of the air attack led by himself, Morgan and Johnson he said ” We’re the best in the city”. There’s no reason to doubt him after watching their spring performance against a good Lee defense.
Jordan Johnson throws 10yd strike for 6 to Rashaan Swain 34-27 Lee @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/xKMu2jeGBU
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 27, 2016
It was the Derrick Jones show though, as he scored his 4th rushing touchdown, and threw another touchdown to Caldwell to put the game out of reach for Oakleaf. Oakleaf would score again, but Lee’s leader on defense Keirston Johnson’s interception capped off a great showing for him in the spring game with several tackles, and a big win for his team.
Derrick Jones is having a monster game running this read option. Jones 4th TD run gives Lee 40-27 lead @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/pM45fgWYJh
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 27, 2016
Jordan Johnson throws a strike to Te Dominique Mitchell for 6. Lee 46-34 pic.twitter.com/3NGOCpIuLL
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Lee LB Keirston Johnson made a ton of plays for Lee tonite,including a big int to set up a TD @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/ICbOL2dgLp
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 27, 2016
Lee clears out OakLeaf 46-34. Most exciting game of the spring.. @DuvalSports @JaxLeeAthletics pic.twitter.com/7GslE8y83M
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#LookOut 2019 WR. J.Caldwell Lee Generals. Trust me this kid is going to be a good. @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/CqDzX6Ri7d
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#5 Derrick Jones hooks up with #13 Tyrique Thomas for 6 rec 100+ yds.
2, 40yd strikes @DuvalSports @JaxLeeAthletics pic.twitter.com/tH0nh7RE6X— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 27, 2016
Rontrez Morgan is a #RealDealProblem for the Generals. He cant be stopped. 10+ yds on every grab @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/5dwDR7DQaI
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 27, 2016
Both teams showed excellent offensive star power, something the coaches will love to break down on film. What they won’t be very excited about is the defensive efforts yielding lots of points. Still, the defenses made plays when they were there and both teams will work to get better this summer. Head Coaches Steve Reynolds and O.J Smalls both should be very eager to get back on the field again this fall. As they have many athletes to showcase when the games count.
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