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players. We were going to try a trick play with two receivers close to the center. We hid their numbers so the defense thought they were offensive linemen." It paid off. Wyatt Lone was open in the endzone and paydirt was struck with 4:21 left in the game. But it was now 20-18. Groton had to go for the two-point conversion to tie the game. "Parker Rossow made a great play," Wanner said. "He pretended to run and then threw it to Ell." Ell made the catch and the game was tied at 20.
• The Tiger defense created issues for Britton as the Braves tried to score. Lone and Doeden had key tackles. Rossow broke up a pass and Lone had a

sack on fourth and 14. Regulation ended with a tied game at 20.
• In the overtime, each team would have four opportunities to score from the 10 yard line. Groton won the coin flip and would have the first chance. Ell made a catch to get the ball down to the four. Kurtz would gain two more yards, then one more yard. On fourth and goal from the one yard line, Kurtz would score. The PAT kick was no good and Groton took the lead, 26-20.
• Now the Braves would be given the