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Wildcats clinch playoff berth

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Receiver Jeremiah Harvey making a critical catch to put the Wildcats in field goal range before halftime. Photo by Quinn Donoghue

​The magical season continues.On Oct. 20, The Elgin Wildcats inched by the Pflugerville Panthers in a defensive slugfest to win 17-14, securing their spot in the playoffs.​After the Wildcats failed to convert a fourth down that would’ve sealed the game, the Panthers had one final shot with less than two minutes to play. Elgin’s Rogelio Huitron made a crucial sack as the Panthers approached midfield, forcing Pflugerville to burn their final timeout. The Panthers then took a shot down field on a double pass trick-play, which was intercepted by Wildcats corner Jaydan Alvizo. Pure jubilation ensued shortly after on the Elgin sideline.​After ...

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