Berry: Raymond Holcomb 14 yard run (Ken Roebuck PAT) 7:30
Walker
Berry
First Downs
11
14
Rush/Yards
120
214
Pass/Yards
0
25
Pass att/com/int
5-0-0
2-1-0
Total Yards
120
239
Fumbles/Lost
0
1
Punt/Avg.
4-38.3
4-31.8
Penalties
0
35
Time of Poss.
Game MVP:
Records: Walker (12-2); Berry (13-1)
Coaches: David Campbell, Walker and Bob Finley, Berry
Game: Played Saturday December 3, 1977 at Legion Field in Birmingham
Summary: Berry's defense held Walker in tack most of the game and walked away with a 21-0 win for the
Buccaneers in their second championship game appearance. They
lost to Lee of Montgomery in 1969 in their only other shot at
the title. On offense the Bucs were led by all-state performer
Bart Krout who scored the first two touchdowns for Berry.
Walker was led by sophomore sensation Linnie Patrick at halfback
who carried the ball 21 times for 105 yards but was held out of
the end zone. Brian Blankenship led Berry with 103 yards rushing
on 25 carries.
The Berry defense dropped Vikings quarterback for
a total of 41 yards in losses. The title game appearance was a
first for Walker after making their first ever playoff
appearance just last season.
Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History
Spence McCracken won a record 21 Area/Region Championships at Montgomery Academy, Lee Montgomery and Opelika during his coaching career.
