Gateway Warriors claim late lead in state title game
Senior quarterback caps a late drive with a 12 yard rushing touchdown to put Gateway ahead 38 32 with 2 47 left. Miller converts on two points then Melrose penalties set up Buffaloes drive but Gateway holds on after two incompletions. Miller calls it the greatest feeling and credits team resiliency and the kids for the state championship win.
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Melrose Beats Gateway Early In Clash On Kickoff Play
Early in the game Melrose takes the lead after a short kickoff miscue. Jacoby Beard recovers at the Gateway 27 and Aaron Dearing scores a 1 yard rushing touchdown after a botched snap.
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Melrose rallies to edge Gateway in high scoring clash
Melrose (11-1) bolted to an 8-0 start but Gateway answered with Miller powering a 62 yard run to knot the score. The Buffaloes pulled ahead then, before Miller struck again with a 52 yard TD amid a 261 yard, five touchdown performance to force a late tie.
Aztec Tigers Stifle Roswell in State Playoff Clincher
Aztec quarterback Roswell Lucero threw for 359 yards and four TDs as Aztec erupted to a 35-0 win over Roswell. Roswell’s loss ends its best season since 2000 with injuries hampering the Coyotes and coach Arreola praising the players’ sacrifice and progress. The Tigers advance to the state semifinals to meet Valencia for a berth in the state final.
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