ORLANDO-Leon Huey took this game quite personally, literally putting it into his own hands.
A year ago, Huey a starting middle linebacker at Ribault saw his state title hopes dashed in a second round 26-20 loss to Suwannee.
He made sure it didn’t happen.
Huey who transferred to University Christian in the off season helped lead UC to its 9th overall state title with a 24-8 win over Champagnat at Camping World Stadium.
Leon Huey picks up another terrible punt which hit the blocker butt and returns it 27 yards for a touchdown, UC up 10-0
— Corey Davis (@ByCoreyDavis) December 9, 2016
With his team ahead just 3-0 in the third quarter, Huey returned a punt 27 yards for a score and 10-0 lead late in the third quarter.
He didn’t stop there though.
Following a Clayton Boyd 5- yard touchdown run which put the Christians ahead 17-0 lead with three minutes left, Huey struck again.
Huey picked up a fumble and returned it 49 yards for a score putting the Christians ahead 24-0 with 1:34 left in the game.
“It feels great, last year I was crying at this time and now we’re back-to-back state champs,” Huey said.
The Christians defense held Champagnat offense to -42 yard rushing and to just 149 total yards.
“I trust my defense and my DBs, we’re all a big family and play together,” Huey said.
Neither team had much of an offense at all as both teams struggled to find any rhythm.
University Christian (10-2) couldn’t take advantage of great field position from Champagnat, which averaged 22 yards a punt and started nearly every drive from midfield.
Huey led the team with 8 tackles and also lined up at tailback carrying the ball four times for 38 yards.
Other defensive standouts were Titus Curry (6 tackles,1 sack, 4 tackles for a loss), James Sasser (5 tackles, 1 sack, 2 tackles for a loss) and Dyrell Stubbs (2 interceptions,, 2 pass breakups).
MVP of game Leon Huey with 2 defensive scores for UC. 9th state title 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆💍💍💍💍💍💍💍💍💍@DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/itHb7WTHxx
— Corey Davis (@ByCoreyDavis) December 9, 2016
UC coaches yell out break their back their tired during timeout pic.twitter.com/x76LvOMR4P
— Corey Davis (@ByCoreyDavis) December 9, 2016
Dyrell Stubbs with huge INT with 6:03 left might have just sealed it.
— Corey Davis (@ByCoreyDavis) December 9, 2016
Leon Huey pic.twitter.com/7ZdhYAIfP3
— Corey Davis (@ByCoreyDavis) December 9, 2016
— Corey Davis (@ByCoreyDavis) December 9, 2016
Scoring Summary
UC 24, Champagnat 8
1st: UC: Sami Safar 32 yard field goal (3-0)
3rd: Leon Huey 27 yard punt return (Safar kick) (10-0)
4th: Clayton Boyd 5 run (Safar kick) (17-0)
4th: Leon Huey 49 yard fumble return (Safar kick) (24-0)
4th: Johnquai Lewis 13 pass from K. Dessources (24-8)
