Thompson HS wins State Championship after being down 9 with 28 seconds left, a breakdown

Dec 4, 2020 2.0M views 5:30
MLB 2020

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The Class 7A Alabama State Championship game between the undefeated Thompson High School Warriors and the 11-1 Auburn High School Tigers is a nail-biter down to the wire. With Thompson trailing by 15 points in the fourth quarter, their backup quarterback makes a costly fumble that Auburn recovers and returns for a touchdown, extending their lead to 21 points with just over a minute remaining. Undeterred, the Thompson offense rallies in the final minute, scoring a touchdown and converting a two-point attempt to make it a six-point game. After forcing an Auburn punt, the Warriors have one final chance to tie or win. Quarterback Trey Pogue's pass is intercepted by Auburn's Cam Paulson, seemingly sealing the Tigers' state championship victory. However, the Thompson defense forces a turnover on downs, giving the Warriors one more opportunity with just 18 seconds left. Trey Pogue's Hail Mary pass draws a pass interference penalty, moving Thompson into field goal range. Kicker Evan McGuire steps up and calmly drills the game-winning field goal as time expires, clinching the state championship for the Thompson Warriors in an incredible comeback victory. The Thompson players and coaches erupt in celebration, embracing each other and savoring the moment. "You're gonna remember that for the rest of your life," the kicker's coach tells him. "You just made a lot of good memories for a lot of good people." Even players who weren't close during the season find themselves hugging and expressing their love for one another, the bond of the championship victory transcending any previous differences. It's a thrilling ending to a hard-fought battle, with the Warriors overcoming a double-digit deficit in the final minute to stun the Tigers and claim the state title in dramatic fashion. The improbable comeback will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most iconic moments in Thompson High School and Alabama high school football history.

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