Sports Section
Daily Commercial
November 18, 1956
The Fessenden High Tigers of Ocala felt the devastating power, combined with a brilliant display of running and blocking, of the Carver Heights Trojans as the Trojans won 62-0.
The Trojans were playing the Tigers at their Homecoming and from the very outset took command of the contest and rolled to their eight win.
The Trojans blocking was near perfect which facilitated the lighting like thrusts of every back that touched the ball. Melvin Hawkins, big Trojan fullback, playing his last game for Carver Heights, along with eight other seniors, was the scoring star of the game. Hawkins took a beautiful executed hand off from senior quarterback Merritt and while Fessenden linesman were tackling Merritt Hawkins was off on the longest run of the night an 87 yard run. He also scored from 73, 48 and 13 yard thrusts.
Aiding Hawkins in the touchdown parade was Robert Ward, another senior, who scored on 51, 33, and 13 yard runs. Big Steve Patterson, tackle got into the scoring act when he blocked a Fessenden punt and picked it up and scooted over.
The Tigers gamely but were completely outplayed. This game ended the season for the Trojans unless Coach Dabney is successful in securing a postseason game. At present all efforts for such have not materialized.
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November 18, 1956
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Article provided by:
Gerald Lacey
Staff Writer
Carver Heights Quarterback Club
www.carverheightstrojansfootball.com
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