After his game-preserving interception of Nease quarterback Jeff Whitaker. After helping his team to hold on to a 16-13 victory. John has done a great job. He is a good young man. We're real pleased with him.
Cornerbacks are out there on an island.
That's part of it. Augustus isn't the only new starter in a St. Augustine secondary that was decimated by the graduation of several talented senior starters of a year ago. This is their first year playing varsity football. They're good athletes and learning and reacting well so far. Defensive tackle Larry Bates has taken on an added leadership role.