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Offensive fireworks set off in Elgin

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Justin Strong hauling in a 30-yard touchdown reception in the final minute.  Photo by Erin AndersonBlake Courtney leaping in the air to snag a 34-yard score.  Photo by Erin AndersonElgin linebacker Cameron Hardy bringing down a Waco ball carrier.  Photo by Erin AndersonCoach Heath Clawson and his players enjoying the taste of victory after a critical win. Photo by Quinn Donoghue

The Elgin Wildcats and the Waco University Trojans put on a thrilling show for spectators at Wildcat Stadium on Friday Oct. 14.​After giving up a 14-point lead in the second half, the Wildcats found themselves down 35-28 with less than a minute left. Elgin Quarterback Nathen Lewis then delivered a 30-yard touchdown strike to Justin Strong in the back of the endzone.Rather than kicking the extra-point to force overtime, head coach Heath Clawson rolled the dice and went for a 2-point conversion. Running back Sebastian Jackson powered through the Trojans’ defense on a run play up the middle and the ...

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