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Dragons rally, hold off Hurricanes in 45-42 classic

Posted at 11:32 am September 1, 2015
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After a disastrous start that included two interceptions, one of which was returned for a score, and falling behind 21-0 after the first quarter, the Clinton Dragons staged a comeback that will be talked about for years to come as they rallied for a heart-pounding 45-42 triumph over the visiting Morristown East Hurricanes on Friday.

The Hurricanes dominated the first quarter, taking the first possession of the game the length of the field in a drive that lasted 5:05 and scoring on a one-yard Bryson Stephens plunge.

The next drive resulted in a rare mistake by senior quarterback Tyler Thackerson that resulted in an interception.

One play later, the Hurricanes’ Frank Rogers galloped 71 yards to give Morristown East a 14-0 lead. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, High School, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: Beau Crisp, Bryson Stephens, Cameron Washington, Chase Cole, Clinton Dragons, comeback, Deonta Duncan, Frank Rogers, Garrett Zody, Grant Sliger, Jayven Booker, Jesse Tipton, Morristown East Hurricanes, Tyler Thackerson

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