By Terry Boehmker

NKyTribune sports reporter

Conner scored two touchdowns in the final 69 seconds to defeat Simon Kenton, 20-19, in a Class 6A district game on Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, in Hebron.

Junior quarterback Nick West scored both of the late touchdowns for the Cougars on runs of 5 and 1 yards. He also completed 27 of 46 passes for 323 yards and one touchdown during his team’s homecoming game.

Conner’s winning touchdown came after recovering an onside kick near midfield. A 32-yard pass from West to wide receiver Scooter Englemon put the ball at the 1-yard line. West then took it into the end zone with 18 seconds remaining.

Simon Kenton sophomore running back Miles Simpson rushed for 119 yards and one touchdown in that game. He also scored on an 85-yard kickoff return, caught two

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