Falcons break through for first state football championship!

R.B. Headley/McCook Gazette

It required an instant replay review, but senior Drew Scott did break the goal line on fourth down for Hitchcock County's clinching touchdowns in the Class D-2 state final Monday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. Falcons celebrate (below) the Scott score which made it 22-12 with less than one minute remaining while Howells-Dodge faced its first defeat in 26 games. Hitchcock County was well-represe entded (second photo below) as fans saw their team finish a 13-0 champions' season. Senior Trent Kisker (last two photos at bottom) took a potential interception from this Howells-Dodge defender and turned into the go-ahead 45-yard TD pass and 14-12 lead. More details will be featured in Tuesday's McCook Gazette.

R.B. Headley/McCook Gazette

R.B. Headley/McCook Gazette

R.B. Headley/McCook Gazette

R.B. Headley/McCook Gazette