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Home  2006 News Archive Larry Smith Game-by-Game
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Friday, 15 December 2006 |
Larry Smith Game-by-Game
Here is a look at Larry Smith's performances in Prattville's 15 wins this season.
THEODORE: Smith was 19-of-29 for 225 yards and a touchdown as the Lions rolled past Theodore 35-14 in the season opener. Smith had 144 yards at the half.
G.W. CARVER: Smith accounted for four touchdowns as the Lions blasted Carver 43-7 for their 17th straight Class 6A, Region 4 win. Smith passed for 188 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 70 yards and a score. Smith was 10-for-15 for 168 yards and three scores in the first half.
JEFF DAVIS: Smith passed for a season-high 281 yards in a 31-0 win over Jeff Davis. Smith, who threw for one score and ran for another, completed 21 of 31 passes and threw his only interception of the season.
WETUMPKA: The only game in which Smith did not run or pass for a touchdown resulted in a 37-20 victory. Smith still passed for 120 yards on 13 completions as Prattville won its 40th straight regular-season game.
OPELIKA: In a defensive struggle, Prattville came out on top 28-19 in the first of two meetings with the Bulldogs. Smith attempted just 11 passes, completing four for 11 yards, but rushed for a 54 yards and a touchdown.
SIDNEY LANIER: Prattville surged to a 34-8 victory over the Poets behind three Smith touchdown passes. Smith was 11-of-21 for 187 yards as Prattville won its 20th consecutive game against a Region 4 opponent.
ROBERT E. LEE: In limited playing time, Smith passed for 99 yards and two scores in a 38-0 rout of the Generals. The win was Prattville's seventh straight over Lee.
STANHOPE ELMORE: Smith completed 13 of 22 passes for 183 yards and three touchdowns as Prattville rolled to a 34-14 win. The Lions led 20-0 at the half.
SELMA: Smith's 211 passing yards and one touchdown helped Prattville to an easy 41-6 victory and a perfect record in region play for the sixth straight season.
WOODLAWN: Smith didn't spend much time on the field as Prattville closed out the regular season with a 49-0 win over Woodlawn. The Lions scored three touchdowns on their first four offensive plays to win their 46th straight regular-season game. Smith completed 4 of 7 passes for 111 yards and three touchdowns.
DAVIDSON: The first round of the playoffs brought another strong performance as Prattville eliminated Davidson 42-14. Smith was 13-of-19 for 244 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another score.
FOLEY: Smith and the Prattville offense found another gear as the Lions dismantled Foley 54-7. Smith threw a 64-yard touchdown pass on the second play of the game and finished with 270 yards and two touchdowns on a 12-of-18 performance.
McGILL-TOOLEN: Fueled by the sudden death of assistant coach Lorenzo "Lo" Pickett the day before, Prattville thumped McGill 38-7 in the quarterfinals. Smith passed for 149 yards and rushed for 88 yards and a score.
OPELIKA: The rematch, part one. Smith showed what he could do on the ground, rushing for 128 yards in a 23-16 semifinal win over Opelika. Smith passed for 98 yards. The win avenged a quarterfinal loss to the Bulldogs in 2005.
HOOVER: The rematch, part two. It had been two years since the Lions lost to Hoover in the championship game. With just two losses in his career as a starter, Smith helped make up for the 2004 loss with 96 yards passing and 78 yards rushing in a 35-21 championship win. Smith threw for one score and was named the game's MVP.
-- Compiled by Wesley Lyle |
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