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Valdosta St. tops Winston-Salem 35-7 for D-2 title

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John Zenor

Associated Press

Updated: Dec 15, 2012, 11:06 PM

Published: Dec 15, 2012, 11:07 PM

FLORENCE, Ala. — Matt Pierce returned the opening kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown and freshman Cedric O'Neal ran for 140 yards and a score to lead Valdosta State to a 35-7 victory over Winston-Salem State on Saturday in the Division II championship game. The Blazers (12-2) took a 21-0 halftime lead en route to their 10th straight win and first national title since 2007, coach David Dean's debut season. The Rams (14-1) were trying to become the first historically black school to win the Division II title after losing in the semifinals last season.

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Updated: Aug 10, 2017, 8:03 PM

Published: Aug 10, 2017, 8:10 PM

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