Vashaun Coulon had twice thrown for more than 400 yards in a game this season.

But against a Rummel defense that challenged him for much of the night, the St. Augustine quarterback settled for short passes to the middle and quick throws to the perimeter.

His methodical approach paid off as Coulon had a hand in all four touchdowns and St. Augustine overcame a stubborn Rummel defense in a workmanlike 26-3 victory Saturday at Joe Yenni Stadium.

Coulon completed 18 of 27 passes for 172 yards and two touchdown passes to juniors Miguel Whitely and Derrick Bennett, plus two short rushing scores.

“Sometimes when you get into these big games, the mistake that you make is you try to do something that you don’t normally do,” Valdez said. “We just had to stay patient and faithful to what we do off

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