After Festus scored on two long drives in the first half, the Tigers locked in on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon at Spainhower Field. Kirksville held Festus scoreless in the second half and as time dwindled down, the Tigers had two great shots to the end zone with a chance to tie the game.
Festus’ opening drive used seven minutes of clock, and its second drive was capped by a 53-yard touchdown rush. Things looked bleak for the Tigers before the defense awakened and held the other Tigers scoreless for the remainder of the game.
Kirksville quarterback threw two balls to the end zone on third and fourth down in the Tigers’ last gasp. He put the football in a spot where Aven Eitel then Blake Nesbitt had realistic shots to tie or win, trailing 14-7.
The Tigers fall to 2-7 and will host Mexico in the opening round of District play next week.
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