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Edgren quarterback Haruki Jones is hit by Zama’s Toro McClendon as he throws.

Edgren quarterback Haruki Jones is hit by Zama's Toro McClendon as he throws. (Courtesy of Zama football)

CAMP ZAMA, Japan – Defense ruled the homecoming game. And that, plus a lengthy touchdown run by Chris Jones, left Zama all alone atop the Division II football standings.

Zama’s defense forced four turnovers in a 7-0 shutout of Robert D. Edgren on Friday at Barry Huitema Memorial Field.

“What a game. Playoff-like environment, 100 percent,” said coach Scott Bolin of the Trojans (4-2 overall, 4-1 D-II), who swept the season series from the Eagles (3-2, 3-2) to earn the top seed in the division.

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