On the night before Halloween, Zachary went for a trick to tie the game against Central with less than a minute to go.

The Broncos ran a Philly special, with quarterback Michael Kirby flipping the ball to receiver Trikoby Rheams. Rheams was hit as he let the ball go, and Central junior Brody Diel swatted the ball down for the pass breakup.

"Haven't been practicing (defensive back) that much all week," Diel said. "Got in there, just an athlete made the play. The team, they helped me."

Zachary would be left with no treats after Central (7-2, 3-1) held on to win 35-33 at Zachary High on Thursday night. Wildcats junior quarterback Max Gassiot sealed the win with a 42-yard run for a first down with less than 50 seconds left.

Diel, usually a wide receiver, had to play both sides because of i

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