KERSHAW -- In a game of two evenly matched teams, where both teams had the exact same numbers of penalties and first downs, two huge third-quarter fumbles made the difference.
The Andrew Jackson Volunteers turned both Indian Land Warrior fumbles into points and made the lead stand up Friday night for a 28-20 home victory.
"It's real simple," Indian Land coach Mike Mayer said. "Two many mistakes, too many turnovers. But our kids gave great effort."
In what was a time game at the half, Andrew Jackson came out with a 13-play, 74-yard drive to start the second half. The Volunteers moved methodically down the field, thanks to some good work from their offensive line, and scored on a 5-yard pass from Daniel Pardue to Daniel Wright with 7:28 to go in the third.
The Warriors were driving on the ensuing possession when on a key third down, an option pitch from Karl Watson was behind the tailback. Justin Deese scooped it up at Indian Land's 45 and raced to pay dirt to give AJ a 21-7 lead and all the momentum.
Just two possessions later, Indian Land fumbled again at its 12, and Pardue eventually punched it in from the 1-yard-line for a 28-7 lead. Pardue accounted for three touchdowns on the night.
Indian Land 0 7 0 13 -- 20
A. Jackson 0 7 14 7 -- 28
TEAM STATISTICS
ILHS AJHS
First downs 14 14
Rushes-yards 31-75 34-147
Comp-Att-Int 13-21-0 9-21-1
Passing yards 198 115
Fumbles-lost 2-2 0-0
Penalties-yards 11-80 11-85
A. Jackson 28
Indian Land 20
