A bad exchange on an option play presented a rare scoring opportunity for IC Catholic senior defensive end Tamarion Garner during the team’s IHSA Class 3A second-round playoff game against unbeaten Bishop McNamara .

Looking to make a big play on IC Catholic first defensive series of the game, Garner found the fumbled ball and ran it 60 yards for a touchdown to give the Knights an early lead.

The scoop-and-score was one of several highlights from Garner, who generated 3½ sacks to lead the IC Catholic defense, which had five sacks and forced three turnovers in a 37-27 victory.

“I saw the ball bounce on the ground and I didn’t hear a whistle,” Garner said. “I grabbed the ball and scored the touchdown. It’s a huge confidence builder, and we’re ready to go on to the next game.

“The game

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