The very first North-South Newcomer All-American game featured two of our new quarterbacks squaring off in Honolulu, Hawaii. Both squads put on quite the showcase and while the passing attack may have had its ups and downs, the ability to run the ball was an underrated part of the game. From South halfback Duane Sammons breaking off a 49 yard run to Justin Jackson scoring three times on the ground, it served to be the difference maker for the South. The North had some great plays too, as receiver Earl Flynt demonstrated just the kinds of fits he’ll cause defenses this season. Still, the South was just a bit too much and too versatile for the North, as they were able to orchestrate a 34-13 win over the North out in Hawaii. Here’s the stats, and my Player of the North and of the South.
South
Passing
Player
COM
ATT
YDS
TD
INT
Justin Jackson
20
33
220
1
1
Rushing
Player
ATT
YDS
TD
LNG
Justin Jackson
16
81
3
57
Duane Sammons
15
109
0
49
Rev LeBoucher
1
9
0
9
Tee Lowe
1
8
0
8
Brandon Thomas
1
6
0
6
Receiving
Player
REC
YDS
TD
LNG
Jackson Taylor
4
29
0
14
Duane Sammons
4
18
1
13
Anthony Delano
3
30
0
15
Tee Lowe
3
60
0
42
Brandon Thomas
2
39
0
32
Kevin Fielder
2
13
0
7
Bode Boxley
2
31
0
22
Defense
Player
TCK
TFL
SCK
INT
PD
FF
FR
Colt Wetzel
8
3
1
0
2
1
0
Buck Berg
7
2
0
0
0
0
0
Rev LeBoucher
5
1
0
0
0
0
0
Brock Hoskins
4
1
0
0
0
0
0
Reese Becker
4
1
0
1
2
0
0
Matthew Norris
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
Ace Adams
3
1
0
0
2
0
0
Alonzo Benjamin
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
Jemel Chambers
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
Tony D’Alfonso
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
Player of the South: Matthew Norris
Norris was crucial to the South, and you can see Tony D’Alfonso pictured as well and the role he played. D’Alfonso and Norris were a big reason as to why the North was only able to score 13 points, as their pressure on Jim Carr led to poor decisions and some poor throws that prevented competions and points.
North
Passing
Player
COM
ATT
YDS
TD
INT
Jim Carr
19
38
276
0
2
Rushing
Player
ATT
YDS
TD
LNG
Jim Carr
15
1
1
15
Axel Riggs
11
34
0
27
Brandon Novak
2
6
0
6
Receiving
Player
REC
YDS
TD
LNG
Earl Flynt
7
157
0
62
Bobby Barrett
5
45
0
17
Sammy Styles
4
53
0
17
Jeff Brown
1
12
0
12
Doc Boone
1
3
0
3
Axel Riggs
1
6
0
6
Player
TCK
TFL
SCK
INT
PD
FF
FR
Austin Nelson
9
1
0
0
0
0
0
Adam Lester
8
1
0
0
1
0
0
Martrell Wright
7
1
0
1
1
0
0
Terrance Weary
5
1
0
0
0
0
0
Isaiah Ellis
4
1
0
0
0
0
0
Nick Scalabrino
7
1
0
0
1
0
0
Travis Blaine
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jamal Higgins
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
Charles Montague
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
Scott Bedford
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
Chris Gargis
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
Tyrone Hall
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
Jack Lamb
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Player of the North: Earl Flynt
While the South may have come up with the win, a lot of the excitement came in the form of wide receiver Earl Flynt. Flynt. Flynt would make big play after big play, and did all he could to generate points and offense for the North. He easily showcased his ability to take a two yard pass, and turn it into a 50 yard gain for the North.
