GIRARD — Five weeks after Girard and Poland’s first meeting of the season, a one-point Indians win decided by a two-point play, history repeated itself Friday at Arrowhead Stadium.

During their first matchup, the Indians’ offense converted a two-point try late to win the game. On Friday, it was the Indians’ defense that did the job, stopping Poland on a two-point attempt with 2:58 remaining, which helped lift Girard to a 28-27 victory in an emotionally charged Division V regional semifinal.

“Our kids played so hard tonight,” Girard head coach Pat Pearson said. “Hats off to Coach Pav and that program. Those guys played unbelievable. That’s two games that are just — there are no losers in those games. … In the second half, our kids showed some true grit. It was just a slugfest the entire t

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