ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. — Sophomore Malik Lee did it again, leading Wardlaw Academy to its second consecutive SCISA 8-Man title on Friday night.
In a game played at a netural site, Lee rushed for 419 of the Patriots’ rushing yards and scored seven touchdowns at Calhoun County High’s field.
It was tied 22-22 at halftime, but Wardlaw pulled away by outscoring St. John’s Christian 22-12 in the third period.
In last year’s title game, Lee rushed for 261 yards in a 42-36 victory over Patrick Henry.
This is the third time in the past four years that the Patriots have been state champions, missing only in 2010.
St. John’s 6 16 12 8 – 42
Wardlaw 6 16 22 14 – 58
| W | |
| Rushes-Yards | 64-507 |
| Passing Yards | 35 |
| Comp.-Att.-Int. | 3-3-0 |
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING–Wardlaw: Malik Lee 42-419 7 TDs, Holton Manly 10-43, Kerry Cockrell 10-36 1 TD.
PASSING–Wardlaw: Manly 3-3-0 35
RECEIVING–Wardlaw: Ben Dodson 1-20, Dylan Seaman 1-6, Lee 1-9.
Records: Wardlaw 11-1.
