Tale of the tape: Scott vs. Audagnotti

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As a running back, he delivered more than anyone expected. No, not Darrell Scott of St. Bonaventure, but Carlo Audagnotti of Santa Margarita.

Audagnotti, a 5-9, 175-pound senior, rushed 24 times for 192 yards. He scored from 11 yards with 8:35 remaining to give Santa Margarita a 7-0 lead, and peeled off a 63-yarder to set up the second score to make it 14-0 with 3:54 remaining.

Scott, the mega-transfer from Moorpark whose presence propelled the Seraphs into the national rankings, rushed 17 times for 76 yards against a spirited defense. He had one carry for 18 yards, his only rushing gain of more than eight yards, and he did have a nice 19-yard pass reception on the game-winning drive in which he carried a number of tacklers after the catch.

Scott got the last laugh when he converted a two-point conversion with 37 seconds remaining to give St. Bonny a 15-14 win. it was the only time he was is in the end zone.

When it was over, St. Bonaventure had a victory, but Scott was on one knee trying to catch his breath. ‘I’m gassed,’ he said.

It was a shame that Audagnotti, who is more of the little-engine-that-could, didn’t get to enjoy the victory; it might otherwise have been a night to remember instead of one to forget.

- Martin Henderson