Benedictine Military Academy - Sabre Yearbook (Savannah, GA)

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Tigers Stun Cadets The Benedictine Cadets were defeated for the second time this season in a stunning 9-7 loss to the Bradwell Tigers. The big play came with 38 seconds left in the game, when the Bradwell kicker booted a 38 yard field goal that ended the Cadets' hopes of a victory. The game began with Bradwell scoring first on a 70 yard pass. The extra point was missed. The Cadets then took the kickoff and drove 65 yards for a score when quarterback Richard Lutz hit split end Brian Watson on a 12 yard pass. Donald Lowe converted the extra point. The next three quarters were scoreless until the last seconds, when the game was decided. The cadets were led by captains Jerry Hogan and Mark Stewart. The M.V.P. of the game was Brian Watson. 86 5,459

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Cadets Sting Blue Jackets The Benedictine Cadets recorded their first victory of the season with a hard fought 7-0 win over the Savannah High Blue Jackets. The win put the Cadets ahead 40-38-8 in the long lasting rivalry that began in 1903. The Cadets score came on a 22 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Richard Lutz to Brian Watson in the third quarter. The offense could not capitalize on other drives due to turnovers. The defense limited the Jackets to 96 yards total offense throughout the night. Jesse Fox recovered a fumble and had a crucial interception while John Mell's interception shut down Savannah High's last offensive drive. Captains Jim Cain and Mike Loncon led the rejuvenated Cadets to victory. Outstanding play was turned in by Jesse Fox, Leo Sheehan, Brian Anderson, John Mell, Jim Cain, and Brian Watson. M.V.P. was Brian Anderson. 85

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Cadets Crown Knights The Cadets evened their season record to 2-2 with a 19-7 victory over Windsor Forest. The Cadet offense rolled up 331 total yards and 3 TDs. The first Cadet score came on a 32 yard pass from quarterback Richard Lutz to tightend Larry O'Hayer. The game was tied at 7 apiece until 30 seconds in the first half, Brian Anderson went over from the one yard line. This gave the Cadets needed momentum going into the second half. The Cadet defense came alive in the second half to shut down the Knight offense. The defense limited the Knights to four first downs after intermission. Cadets were led by captain Larry O'Hayer and Barry Downs. Outstanding play was turned in by Jerry Hogan, Chris Tilton, Mark Stewart, Andy Martin. MVP was Richard Lutz. 87