CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — It couldn't have been more dramatic.

After four quarters of smash-mouth hits and big plays, Calallen (6-2) defeated Tuloso-Midway 30-27 on a game-winning field goal by Ian Perez in the final seconds. It was one of three successful field goals from the senior kicker.

The district rivalry started off with a bang when Calallen returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown. Tuloso-Midway got the ball and on the first play from scrimmage senior running back Damian Figueroa hit the gap for an 86-yard touchdown.

It left the score at 7-7 just 30 seconds into the game. From there, both defenses clamped down and played disciplined football. The next touchdown came from Warriors' QB Joaquin Trevino late in the third quarter to tie it at 13-13.

Both teams traded blows in the fo

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