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PLANT 42, ROBINSON 0

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Published: November 15, 2008

THE DIFFERENCE: After taking the lead when Allen Sampson returned the opening kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown, Plant (9-1) moved the ball with ease throughout the game, while the defense picked off three passes and shut out the Knights (2-8).

GAME NOTES: Sampson, a junior, also caught a 17-yard touchdown from Phillip Ely in the third quarter. ... In the first half, Ely found receiver Orson Charles for two touchdowns, the first for 31 yards and the second from 8 yards out, further extending Plant's lead. ... Linebacker Beau Hume returned an interception 25 yards for a score in the second quarter and also added a sack. ... Marco Cobb capped the scoring when he ran for a 4-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. ... Plant hosts Lakewood next week in a first-round playoff game.

STAT OF THE GAME: Plant's defense dominated, allowing two Robinson first downs in the game, with both coming in the first half.

QUOTE OF THE GAME: "Both the offensive and defensive lines did a great job in the trenches tonight, even without Coach Robert Weiner around, so they're definitely the ones to thank. This was a big win heading into the Lakewood game next week." - Wide receivers coach T.J. Lane, who called plays in the absence of suspended head coach Weiner.

Jesse Yomtov

P-Charles 31 pass from Ely (Rhodes kick)

P-Charles 8 pass from Ely (Rhodes kick)

P-Hume 25 interception return (Rhodes kick)

P-Sampson 17 pass from Ely (Rhodes kick)

P-Cobb 4 run (Rhodes kick)

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