St. John's Will Play in Superbowl

At the beginning of this game it looked as if the Pioneers offense would be slowed down by Gardner at Commerce Bank Field. That wasn't the case.

An early fake field goal attempt by St. John's was ruined by the defense getting to St. John's Quarterback Dan Light in the backfield.

The Gardner portion of the stands was going crazy at this point, but they would soon be silenced.

The St. John's defense was vicious from the start, forcing several punts and turnovers. Gardner never even posed a serious threat to score.

Pioneers Quarterback Dan Light ran a type of Wildcat offense and marched down field easily most of the first half.

Light had two 30-plus yard runs in the first quarter, one of which set himself up for a 7-yard score. The second score was a dazzling punt return by Efran Montalvo for about 70 yards.

Gardner was about to get out of the first half down only two scores, then Richard Rodgers woke up. He made an impressive interception and took it to the house with ease, putting St. John's up 21 - 0.

The second half was very similar to the first. A rushing touchdown by Light, another score for Rodgers, and Tailback John Vassar also found the end zone after a short run.

St. John's easily defeats Gardner 42 - 0. The Pioneers will play #2 Nashoba on Saturday for the Super Bowl.