It came down to one second on Friday.
Centralia time for one more play on Mexico’s seven-yard line while trailing the Bulldogs 20-16 on Friday at Hawthorne Heights, but their final pass was batted down by Charlie Fisher in the endzone. Mexico defeated the Panthers after losing each the past two season openers, capitalizing on a lost fumble by Centralia in the fourth quarter.
Drew DeMint finished with 69 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. Hunter Cuno had 59 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries, Peyton Hoover had 56 yards on 16 carries and Fisher ran for 55 yards on 10 carries. Korbyn Dorsey ran for the winning touchdown.
Centralia was led by Rex Bryson’s 95 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries and Jesse Caballero’s 72 yards on eight carries.
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