St. Augustine played without two main running backs but scored on a pair of explosive plays in a 28-7 jamboree victory against host Shaw at Joe Zimmerman Stadium.

Ray’Quan Williams returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and Miguel Whitley scored on a 59-yard pass from senior Vashaun Coulon, each showcasing the big-play potential for the two highly recruited junior wideouts.

The Purple Knights played without injured running backs Keith Hill as he nears a return from a meniscus injury suffered in the first playoff game last season and Patrick Robinson Jr. after an ACL injury in practice two weeks ago, coach Robert Valdez said.

Hill, a senior, is expected to play in the season opener against McDonogh 35 on Saturday at Tad Gormley Stadium.

“It didn’t make sense to play him tonight,”

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