Spring Football: Ponte Vedra 17, Atlantic Coast 17 | Schools

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The football teams at Ponte Vedra and Atlantic Coast are both coming off winning seasons in 2010.  On Thursday night, the Sharks and Stingrays met in a spring football game.

Atlantic Coast scored the first points of the night thanks to a 46-yard field goal from Bennett Blanton.  Ponte Vedra answered with a 39-yard touchdown run from Cole Mazza in the second quarter.  The rising junior running back had 110 yards on 16 carries.

Atlantic Coast answered with a 67 yard touchdown pass from Brandon Finkley to Nicholas Neal.  The Stingrays led 10-7 at halftime.

In the second half, both teams emptied their benches to allow backups and junior varsity players to get some experience.  The game ended in a 17-17 tie.