Thompson: Arthur Johnson 33 yard run (PAT no good)
11:37
Thompson
Oxford
First Downs
11
5
Rush/Yards
220
97
Pass/Yards
81
47
Pass att/com/int
11-5-1
7-1-2
Total Yards
301
144
Fumbles/Lost
0
0
Punt/Avg.
5-35.0
6-34.0
Penalties
25
24
Time of Poss.
Game MVP:
Records: Thompson (14-0); Oxford (12-2)
Coaches: Larry Simmons, Thompson and Bill Burgess, Oxford
Game: Played Friday December 3, 1982 at Thompson
Summary:
Arthur Johnson burst 33
yards off left tackle for the winning touchdown with 11:37
remaining in the football game to give Thompson their first ever
state championship. Johnson missed the first eight games of the
season before returning in time to lead Thompson to the title.
Johnson carried 11 times
for 79 yards while fullback Demetrius Threatt gained 136 yards
on 24 carries to lead Oxford. The Yellow Jackets scored first on
a 21 yard field goal only to see Thompson come back to take an
8-3 halftime lead.
Oxford regained the lead
on a Craig Akin 27 yard pass interception return for a touchdown
and an 11-8 lead before the late heroics by Johnson in the
fourth quarter.
Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History
Since 1966 the Colbert County Indians have made the state playoffs a record 37 times.
