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A hot humid night would not affect the Trojans on their first home game of the 2016 season.
Trojans would kick to Salem to start the game. During the first quarter Salem would drive down the filed but would result in having to punt. 5:38 left in the quarter Magee would complete a 7-yard pass for a touchdown. Point after attempt was not good. Salem would answer quickly with 3:40 left in the quarter on a 21-yard run to tie the game at 6. PAT was no good. Trojans would not let the score affect them, as they would answer with 1:46 left in first quarter to go up 12-6. PAT no good.
Magee would score in the second half with 10:46 left in quarter on an 18-yard run. PAT good, Trojans on top 26-6. Trojans would score one more time before half to go up 33-6.
The All Superior Pride of Simpson Band would perform for everyone’s enjoyment during halftime.
After the half Trojans would increase the score on a one-yard run by #18. PAT no good Trojans lead Salem by a score of 33-12. Salem would find the end zone in the second half, PAT no good to bring the score 33-12.
Fourth quarter Trojans would score for the last time to bring the score 45-12. With only :15 left in the game, Salem would not give up. They would punch it into the end zone one last time to bring the final score Magee 48, Salem 19.
Congratulations to Coach Coats and his Trojans on the victory.
Student section was active and full of spirit. Congratulations to Keith McCollum on being chosen as the Trojan Fan of the Week.
Thank you to all that volunteered for the game. A special thanks to Boswell for working the concession stand during the game, and the students who helped with reserve parking.
Trojans will take the victory and celebrate this weekend. Monday focus will turn to a big game against Hazlehurst at Magee, game time 7:00 pm Trojan field.
