MEAD — When two equally-talented football teams meet up in the Class 3A state quarterfinals, one play can make or break a team’s season.

Holy Family’s Adam Moore was that wrecking ball at No. 4 Mead on Saturday afternoon in the No. 5 Tigers’ 34-26 victory. With just over a minute remaining and the Mavericks well on the hunt for a tying touchdown, Moore soared into the air to grab an interception.

He ended Mead’s season then and there, and had a little inspiration from above in the form of a bible verse written on his nose tape.

“Coach (Frank Ybarra) on the sideline, he knows everything,” Moore said. “He tells me to get over my guy, see the quarterback’s eyes. I look over at my guy, the ball’s coming right towards me. I’ve got to make a break on the ball, I’ve got to catch the ball first

See Full Page