Lee Sterling rivalry opens with 0-0 junior varsity tie
Sept 2 marks the golden anniversary of the Lee versus Sterling football series. The inaugural game drew over 10,000 fans despite muddy conditions, with Lee narrowly failing to convert a late field goal and both teams trading drives. Lee totaled 338 rushing and 101 passing yards while Ganders receiver Tino Garcia posted 122 yards on eight receptions.
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Battle of Baytown Opens With Lee Victory Over Sterling
In Stallworth Stadium Lee defeated Sterling 48 to 14 to take a 4 0 series lead. Doug Cavarretta scored four touchdowns to spark Ganders fourth straight win, catching two passes from Jerry James and Eddie Taylor who also threw a TD to Charlie LeBlue. Sterling stars Greg Cummings and Herbert provided standout moments.
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Rangers Rally Past Lee to Claim District Title in The Game
Sterling edged Lee 20 to 19 in a frantic finish as Harold Sampson’s 75 yard interception return set up the final score. Dane Listi led Sterling with 55 rushing yards on 15 carries while Sterling totaled 168 rushing and 40 passing. The win, in front of 22,000 at Stallworth Stadium, gave Sterling its third straight district crown and a state playoff berth. Lee finished 6-4. Lee quarterback went 10 of 20 for 183 yards as Lee struggled against Sterling’s defense and penalties. The Ganders’ late stand preserved the upset and extended The Game streak to three straight district titles for Sterling.
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Sterling Wins Rally To Tie Series Four Four
In a 1974 matchup Sterling defeated Lee 20 to 14 before 18,000 spectators to even the series at four games each. Key plays included a 72 yard TD pass from Mike Zeglin to Joshua Simmons, a 24 yard halfback TD from Johnny Nichols to Mike Woerner, and a late Sterling interception by Greg Wooddell. Sterling dominated the third quarter with 25 plays to five and total rushing yards of 140 to Lee’s 83 led by Dan De Bose with 63 on 12 carries.
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Lee Garners First Win Over Sterling In 1967 Clash
In Memorial Stadium 12,000 fans watched Lee rally from a 7-0 deficit to beat Sterling 28-7 in the inaugural varsity meeting. Rex Fisher opened Sterling scoring, John Cavarretta scored three rushing TDs for Lee, and Pat Urchin added a 35-yard TD reception. Lee finished 4-6, Sterling 2-8, Lee leads series 3-0 and earns its first district title since 1956.
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Lee takes 2-0 lead as Ganders top Sterling
Lee built a 9 to 0 win over Sterling to seize a 2-0 series edge. Gander Leslie Jenkins scored a late TD to push the margin to seven points as Lee teammates Marcus Bryant, Thomas McClendon and Barry Brunson chased Sterling ballcarrier Mike Molaison into the end zone for the decisive score. Conditions were less than favorable.
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Sterling 13 Lee 9 in intracity clash fifth straight win
Sterling overcame an early 44 second touchdown by Ganders Charles Haggerty and a late Lee safety to prevail 13 9. Kyle Hollister tied the contest with two rushing touchdowns, backed by Richard Auzenne, while Lee fumbled twice inside Sterling territory and surrendered three turnovers. James Bailey gained 58 yards on four receptions and George Griffin led Sterling with 79 rushing yards.
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