[birdman44]

I knew Owensboro wasn't going to roll over... I was really impressed with the red devils in the firs half, their option running game looked unstoppable... I think they were averaging like 5 yds a pop. The Owensboro QB also looked great when he did throw it. Beau and the Birds O also looked pretty good... But with the fumbles and the random out of no where penalties and Owensboro doing a good job the Birds weren't firing on all cylinders. The overall performance of the Highlands D and the half time score had me convinced that a comeback was not likely. I was really worried when Beau ran to sidelines with a dead salami arm, tough kid.

Give it up to the Highlands D players and coaches in the second half. They put together a plan and execution to hold that same O to nothing in the second half. Austin Beal and Heck came up with some big plays to turn the tables on the red devils. And on the other side of the ball Beau must have ice water in his water bottle because he and his crew sucked it up and made it happen. The O line did a great job opening holes for Hoge and Urlange and their pass blocking was great. Urlage scrapped for those extra few yards and held on to the ball. Beau gets the game ball though his running and short quick passes are what made those second half drives happen.

Congrats to Owensboro and Highlands for fighting to the finish and playing like a state championship was on the line. Great game.