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It was a close, hard fought game against Scripps Ranch. Saints took the opening kickoff and marched down the field and scored easily. Early indications made it look like Saints was going to walk all over the Falcons. However, Scripps Ranch had other ideas. They too were able to control the ball on offense and score. With time running out in the second quarter, Saints deep in Falcon territory and down by 3, it looked as if the Saints were going to have an opportunity to take the lead. However, on fourth down, David Popkins was sacked and time ran out on the Saints drive. At the half it was Saints 7, Falcons 10. Scripps Ranch upped their lead to 17 - 7 early in the third quarter. Saints scored twice more, once on a McGarry interception return for a TD to make it 21 - 17, Saints. The Falcons then capitalized on Saints miscues, kicking a field goal and scoring a TD retaking the lead, 27 - 21. With less than two minutes to play, Saints put together a promising drive, moving the ball into Falcon territory. With 55 seconds left in the game, Saints made four attempts to make a first down or score. Each attempt fell short and the Falcons were able to hold off Saints to win 27 - 21.