Two key mistakes in the final two minutes nearly cost Istrouma on Friday night.

The Indians fumbled after securing what looked like a game-clinching first down, then gave up a big pass play before stuffing Broadmoor on the game's final play to preserve a 12–7 District 6-4A win at Rusty Price Stadium.

"The defense stood strong, stood tall, and we were able to come up with a victory," Istrouma coach Bryan Glover said of his unit, which had pitched four shutouts this season.

The Indians (5-2, 4-1) held a 12-0 lead late. The Buccaneers (3-4, 2-4) then used a 56-yard scoring strike from Brandon Thomas to Qasim Morehouse to trim the deficit to 12-7 with 2:14 left in the game.

On the ensuing possession, Istrouma was trying to run out the clock as Broadmoor used its timeouts. The Buccaneers go

See Full Page