It’s starting to become a trend.
The South Shore football team staged its second-straight, come-from-behind victory on Sept. 23, clawing back in the fourth quarter to notch a 24–20 victory over John F. Kennedy in a Public Schools Athletic League city championship division battle.
Jason Martin led the Vikings to the late-game victory with his second touchdown of the night — a three-yard run with 1:53 left in regulation. It was a bit of deja vu for South Shore (2–1), which erased a 14-point deficit against Fort Hamilton in week two. Martin orchestrated both comebacks, leading the offense when it mattered most.
The 6-foot-5 quarterback played through a right-leg injury — after being sacked late in the first half — and helped the Vikings bounce back after Kennedy took a 20–18 lead with just three seconds left in the third quarter.
Vikings sophomore running back Frankie Cullum set up Martin’s game-winning touchdown with a 29-yard catch on third-and-long. Martin finished with 143 passing yards and 94 rushing yards.
South Shore takes on New Utrecht on the road in week four, looking to notch a third-straight win. This time, however, the Vikings are hoping for a bit less on-field drama.
James Madison 28
Frank J. Macchiarolo 0
Madison stayed perfect on the season, improving to 3–0 on a dominant defensive performance in week three.
The Golden Knights were sparked by Elijah Jean Pierre, who finished with six tackles and one interception in the shutout. Zachary James also chipped in two picks, while William Harris racked up seven tackles.
Matthew Melbourne did a bit of everything, running for one touchdown and notching seven tackles.
Xaverian 25
Kennedy Catholic 22
The Clippers improved to 2–1 on the young season with a slim road victory over the Gaels.
Fort Hamilton 38
Boys & Girls 24
The Tigers rushing attack hit the ground running as the team grabbed a much-needed victory. Seba Nekhet and Troy Booker combined for 404 yards and five touchdowns on the ground as Fort Hamilton out-scored the Kangaroos 22–8 in the second half.
Jefferson 28
Beach Channel 8
Olantundo Bruin set up camp in the end zone, rushing for three touchdowns and 120 yards — as well as tossing a touchdown pass — to lead the Orange Wave to a victory. Dwight Adams, meanwhile, was a tackling machine, notching 12 take-downs in the lopsided win.
Eagle Academy II 42
Petrides 0
Five different players found the end zone as the Eagles continued their impressive first season in Bowl Conference play.
Dewitt Clinton 34
Canarsie Educational Campus 6
The Chiefs’ lone touchdown came in the third quarter, but it wasn’t enough to slow down Clinton’s offensive attack in the lopsided loss.
The Governors racked up 380 offensive yards, sparked by a dominant ground game. Luis Ortiz led the rushing attack with 151 yards and two touchdowns.
Other scores
St. Dominic 20, Nazareth 18
Alfred E. Smith 24, Automotive 6
Springfield Gardens 26, William E. Grady 0
George Washington 36, Lafayette Educational Complex 12
