‘Short’ Horns come thru with OT win after Thorndale comeback

  • Rodney H Walton stiff-arms a Bulldog to get free for a 39yard run in the first quarter. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
    Rodney H Walton stiff-arms a Bulldog to get free for a 39yard run in the first quarter. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
  • Brycen Schramek chases the Thorndale quarterback to the sideline to help force an interception in the first quarter. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
    Brycen Schramek chases the Thorndale quarterback to the sideline to help force an interception in the first quarter. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
  • Tavondrick Ellison (top) and Jayvan Luhrs pressure quarterback Gunner Ferguson on a thirddown pass in the fourth quarter. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
    Tavondrick Ellison (top) and Jayvan Luhrs pressure quarterback Gunner Ferguson on a thirddown pass in the fourth quarter. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
  • John Davis tries to cut off a Bulldog runner in the fourth quarter despite being held up. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
    John Davis tries to cut off a Bulldog runner in the fourth quarter despite being held up. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
  • Jayse Janda gets around the end on a shovel pass in the second quarter to convert on third and 5. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
    Jayse Janda gets around the end on a shovel pass in the second quarter to convert on third and 5. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
Even with multiple injuries impacting the lineup, the Shorthorns were able to build a 20-point lead last Friday in Thorndale. But, after a Bulldog comeback, they needed some clutch plays to start district with a 41-40 win. Rodney H Walton heeded his head coach’s instructions to “lay out” after the game-tying touchdown with 5:24 left, diving to block the extra-point kick. On the first play of…

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