Photo slideshow: Yulee vs. Glades Day

By Staff Report Sep 29, 2012, 11:30am

Photo slideshow: Yulee vs. Glades Day

Though this was definitely a build-up of two of the nation's greatest prep running backs, it also featured two possible state finalists in 4A Yulee (left) and 2A Glades Day.
Though this was definitely a build-up of two of the nation's greatest prep running backs, it also featured two possible state finalists in 4A Yulee (left) and 2A Glades Day.
Photo by Gray Quetti
It was billed as the greatest high school running back matchup ever. But it was so much more.

Yulee (Yulee, Fla.) High School's 42-6 victory over Glades Day (Belle Glade, Fla.) before an over-flow crowd and nationally-televised audience was a happening - considered one of the greatest prep football spectacles in Florida history. And considering the history of Florida prep football, that's saying something.

The showdown between the two backs - Derrick Henry, of Yulee, and Kelvin Taylor didn't remotely disappoint. The two combined for 586 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. MaxPreps photographer Gray Quetti was there to document the special night.{PAGEBREAK}
If Yulee's defense wasn't dishing out enough pain, its student body wanted to make sure everyone felt and heard the sting of their enthusiasm.
If Yulee's defense wasn't dishing out enough pain, its student body wanted to make sure everyone felt and heard the sting of their enthusiasm.
Photo by Gray Quetti
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Former NFL star Fred Taylor was front and center watching his son Kelvin star for Glades Day.
Former NFL star Fred Taylor was front and center watching his son Kelvin star for Glades Day.
Photo by Gray Quetti
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As remarkable as Derrick Henry was, Yulee coach Bobby Ramsay said his team's physical and swarming defense was the key to the 42-6 victory. "I know Derrick gets a lot of recognition, but our defense is a tough group of guys," he said. "They did an excellent job of containment."
As remarkable as Derrick Henry was, Yulee coach Bobby Ramsay said his team's physical and swarming defense was the key to the 42-6 victory. "I know Derrick gets a lot of recognition, but our defense is a tough group of guys," he said. "They did an excellent job of containment."
Photo by Gray Quetti
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With 363 yards and six touchdowns, Derrick Henry now has 865 yards and 12 scores in his last two games - a nice season for most. His 39th consecutive game of rushing for at least 100 yards tied a national record.
With 363 yards and six touchdowns, Derrick Henry now has 865 yards and 12 scores in his last two games - a nice season for most. His 39th consecutive game of rushing for at least 100 yards tied a national record.
Photo by Gray Quetti
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Derrick Henry is off to the races again. He scored on runs of 65, 37, 30, 5, 19 and 26 yards.
Derrick Henry is off to the races again. He scored on runs of 65, 37, 30, 5, 19 and 26 yards.
Photo by Gray Quetti
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At 6-foot-3 and 245 pounds, some have questioned whether Derrick Henry is just too tall or big to play tailback in college. As usual, Henry had an emphatic answer on Friday with 363 yards and six touchdowns.
At 6-foot-3 and 245 pounds, some have questioned whether Derrick Henry is just too tall or big to play tailback in college. As usual, Henry had an emphatic answer on Friday with 363 yards and six touchdowns.
Photo by Gray Quetti
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University of Florida coach Will Muschamp (right) was there not only to watch his future prized running back Kelvin Taylor, but to take a look at some other possible recruits as well. Unfortunately for Muschamp and the Gators, Yulee's Derrick Henry is taken. He committed to Alabama earlier in the day.
University of Florida coach Will Muschamp (right) was there not only to watch his future prized running back Kelvin Taylor, but to take a look at some other possible recruits as well. Unfortunately for Muschamp and the Gators, Yulee's Derrick Henry is taken. He committed to Alabama earlier in the day.
Photo by Gray Quetti
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Kelvin Taylor looked fantastic, especially between the 20s, with 223 yards rushing. But Yulee limited him and Glades Day to just one touchdown.
Kelvin Taylor looked fantastic, especially between the 20s, with 223 yards rushing. But Yulee limited him and Glades Day to just one touchdown.
Photo by Gray Quetti
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It was a night of bright lights, celebrities, pretty faces and cameras at Yulee High School Friday night. Some of the Jacksonville Jags pose for a photo with cheerleaders.
It was a night of bright lights, celebrities, pretty faces and cameras at Yulee High School Friday night. Some of the Jacksonville Jags pose for a photo with cheerleaders.
Photo by Gray Quetti

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