Fleming Island- Oakleaf running back Keshawn King ran for 300 yards and four touchdowns in his team’s 59-37 win over Fleming Island Friday night. Clay County is truly Keshawn King’s Kingdom. Last week King rushed for four touchdowns in his team’s blowout win over heir rivals the Clay Blue Devils. Seven days later King scored four touchdowns again in his team’s winning effort, this time against the Fleming Island Golden Eagles. He has truly had a week to remember.
KeShawn King, has 250 yards rushing and 2Tds tonight for Oakleaf Wow! Stretch him out!! @andreellis55 @ByCoreyDavis @dreamkingfilmz pic.twitter.com/oAP36kKN9s
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) October 1, 2016
The 3-7A district contest was a must win for both ball clubs as Fleming Island and Oakleaf both already had one district loss under their belts. Fleming lost to Bartram Trail, while Oakleaf suffered a district loss to Buchholz.
Fleming Island has some very talented players. "They're coachable and will never give up,that's what I love about them"HC Damenyum Springs pic.twitter.com/ZE84tK3qXO
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) October 1, 2016
So both ball clubs knew what was at stake, yet early on Oakleaf seemed like they were the only ones that actually cared. The Knights built a 31 to 14 halftime lead over Fleming thanks to their high octane offense. Senior Quarterback Jordan Johnson hooked up with his sophomore wide receiver #11 Jamaric Bonner, senior WR #16 Jordan Madison, and senior WR Rontrez Morgan. Johnson is a constant threat with the ball in his hands, so defenses try to force the ball into the hands of his teammates.
Jordan Johnson 3rd TD pass tonight, this time to Rontrez Morgan #9. Its 38-14 Oakleaf over Fleming Island 4th pic.twitter.com/grz7FtMUFm
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) October 1, 2016
This strategy has back fired of late, as the offense has designed plays for Johnson to get rid of the ball quickly whether it’s on passing plays or running plays, Johnson is distributing the ball to his play makers. The biggest beneficiary of this approach has been King.Against Fleming Island, King gashed the Golden Eagles defense. A defense that only gave up 10 points to a good Bartram team. He had a 65 yard run, and a 50 yard run in the game. By half time he had amassed nearly 250 yards on the ground and two touchdowns. He would add to that total before the night was over.
Fleming got scores from QB KB Ashe on a QB draw to tie the game at 7-7 but that’s as close as it would get. A Jackson Bull touchdown closed the gap to 3 points 17-14, yet Johnson and King would widen their team’s lead.
Oakleaf up on Fleming Island 2nd Half pic.twitter.com/zO5N2DEbFe
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After halftime the action really picked up, especially for Fleming.
Fleming gets scores from 2yds out Brandon Mackey gets the TD and 2pt conv Oakleaf 38 Fleming 22 7:20 4th pic.twitter.com/UBb4QdX3wL
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33 Brandon Mackey is a load for Fleming Island he's given his team life in the 4th. Golden eagles inspired! pic.twitter.com/L50udqblLD
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#10 Jack Surgeon with the big fumble return for Fleming! They're in business! 4th qtr pic.twitter.com/3Gzwwhqzuq
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Wow Fleming scores on a short TD run and gets the 2pt conversion #88 Nick Ferendo the nice grab. they close the Oakleaf lead 38-30! 3min 4th pic.twitter.com/q6ZgxLIZch
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) October 1, 2016
After the furious comeback in which Fleming Island scored 16 points in less than five minutes, the game which was once a blowout was only a touchdown apart. But Oakleaf’s playmakers slammed the door shut on any type of comeback. First it was King who led a 60 yard scoring drive in less than 1 minute to score his 3rd touchdown of the game.
Fleming can't stop Keshawn King. he busts several long runs and scores on a 4yd TD,his 4th of the game! Oakleaf 45 Fleming 30 pic.twitter.com/hLqZkyoVhy
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) October 1, 2016
Then it was defensive back Nick Roberts, who nabbed a pick 6 in the game, The interception stunned the Golden Eagle crowd as hey expected a miraculous comeback. After a KB Ashe 69 yard touchdown run by Fleming Island that shocked even Oakleaf’s Jordan Johnson,King would finish off his incredible night with a onsides kick return for the touchdown, his fourth of the game.
CB Nick Roberts with the pick 6 has the Golden Eagles looking sideways! Oakleaf 52 Fleming 30 pic.twitter.com/YkAm5nX4QA
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) October 1, 2016
Wow Keshawn King takes the onsides kick back 55yds for the TD! His 4th ! 59-37 Final Oakleaf over Fleming pic.twitter.com/lUx0N1fCvR
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) October 1, 2016
Coach Steve Reynolds and Oakleaf are rolling right now and playing their best football at the right time. With several other district contests coming up, the Knights are still alive in the playoff hunt. No one wants to see this team right now. As for Fleming Island, the playoffs will be a tall order as they have suffered two district losses. But Coach Springs has his team thinking positive. “I tell them to keep plugging away and keep fighting all season and let the chips fall where they may.
Oakleaf exits the building after putting up 59 points at Fleming Island. There's a reason the Knights are in @andreellis55 top 10 this week! pic.twitter.com/f7RU6bngJQ
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) October 1, 2016
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