On this date 9/28 in 1984

Bartow defeated first year Gaither 48-8 behind Troy Young’s 261 yards rushing and 4 Tds in the Cowboys inaugural home game.

At Gibbs, the Green Devils of St.Pete High were led by Stacy Manning (NC State) and Vader Green (S.E. Missouri St and Ryan Green’s father) in their 36-0 victory over the Gladiators.

Plant, behind a 46 yard Td run by QB Lee Phillips won a big district game over Largo 14-0 at Dads Stadium.

At Pinellas Park, the Patriots held Shawn Smith (Louisville) to 57 yards rushing in a 22-7 district win over Tampa Bay Tech.

Host Manatee, won their 18th game in a row with a 63-8 stomping of Northeast High School. The Hurricanes were ranked #10 in the USA today poll.

Lakeland defeated host Plant City 18-6. The Dreadnaughts had no passing yards but ran for a combined 192 yards led by Raymond Lee’s 114.

At Auburndale, defeated first year Armwood 42-21. Armwood was led by QB Jason Shiflet’s 218 yards passing with 2 TDs He also ran for a TD.

Other games of intrest

Hillsborough 38
Gulf 7

Jesuit 17
Zephyrhills 12

Jefferson 19
East Bay 7

Chamberlain 13
Leto 10

Lakewood 14
Bayshore 0

Berkeley Prep 21
Shorecrest 3