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Jalen Suggs leads SMB comeback in 36-30 victory over Benilde-St. Margaret's

By MATT STEICHEN, Special to the Star Tribune, 11/01/19, 10:15PM CDT

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The two-sport recruit threw three touchdowns in the second half and his 61-yard scramble set up the game-winning scoring throw to a leaping Terry Lockett with 44 seconds left.


SMB quarterback Jalen Suggs (1) puts the Wolfpack in scoring position on a long gain with less than a minute to play against Benilde St. Margarets. The Wolfpack defeated the Red Knights 36-30 on Friday. Photo by Jeff Lawler, SportsEngine

The defending 4A champion SMB Wolfpack don’t fall behind often. But when they do, coach Chris Goodwin doesn’t panic.

He knows his offense, led by senior quarterback Jalen Suggs, can score points in a hurry.

“With Jalen Suggs, you always have a chance. Jalen and some of the other guys have been state champions in basketball, too. They know how to come from behind,” Goodwin said.

The Wolfpack had to come from behind for the first time this season Friday in the Section 5 title game. SMB overcame a 13-point second-half deficit to knock off fellow unbeaten Benilde-St. Margaret’s 36-30 and will return to the state tournament riding a 23-game winning streak.

Suggs threw three touchdowns in the second half to lead the rally. His 61-yard scramble set up a game-winning 17-yard touchdown pass to a leaping Terry Lockett with 44 seconds left. Suggs finished with 368 total yards and four touchdowns. He also made an interception in the closing seconds that clinched the game for the Wolfpack.


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“We always knew the game wasn’t over. It was never in doubt. We knew each other’s strengths and we knew we would all come up big and play for four quarters,” said Suggs, holding back tears after the game. “I love my brothers and we’ve been through so much adversity and been so resilient. I can’t help but shed some tears.”

SMB, a cooperative of St. Paul Academy, Minnehaha Academy and Blake, scored two touchdowns in the first quarter before Benilde-St. Margaret’s picked up a first down. Sanjay Redd capped off the first drive of the game with an 11-yard touchdown run. On the Wolfpack’s next offensive play, Suggs found Lockett over the top for a 47-yard score.


SMB’s Jalen Suggs (1) finishes off a 61-yd scramble to put the Wolfpack in scoring position against Benilde-St. Margaret’s Friday night. Suggs had four TD passes in the Wolfpack’s 36-30 victory over the Red Knights. Photo by Jeff Lawler, SportsEngine


SMB’s Terry Lockett (3) briefly juggles the ball before securing it for a first quarter touchdown against Benilde-St. Margaret’s. Lockett had three TD receptions in the Wolfpack's 36-30 victory over the Red Knights. Photo by Jeff Lawler, SportsEngine

First report

Defending Class 4A champion SMB overcame a 13-point second-half deficit to knock off fellow unbeaten Benilde-St. Margaret’s 36-30 Friday in the Section 5 title game.

Senior quarterback Jalen Suggs threw three touchdowns in the second half to lead the Wolfpack rally. His 61-yard scramble set up a game-winning 17-yard touchdown pass to a leaping Terry Lockett with 44 seconds left. Suggs finished with 368 total yards.

SMB, a cooperative of St. Paul Academy, Minnehaha Academy and Blake,  scored two touchdowns in the first quarter before Benilde-St. Margaret’s picked up a first down. Sanjay Redd capped off the first drive of the game with an 11-yard touchdown run. On the Wolfpack’s next offensive play Suggs found Terry Lockett over the top for a 47-yard score.

The Red Knights (9-1) responded with three consecutive touchdowns in the second quarter, including a 14-yard throw from Nick Peterson to Jonny Woodford that gave the home team a 21-14 lead with 24 seconds left in the first half. 

Check back later for more on the game.

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