Farmington Outkicks Lift for Life 17-14

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And that’s how the Farmington Knights beat the Lift for Life Hawks 17-14, with an 18 yard field goal from Ian Zohner on the final play of the game.

In the first half Farmington pushed into Lift for Life territory four times, but came away with no points. The Knights threw an interception at the goal line to end one drive and were stopped inside the one yard line on the final play of the first half.

The Hawks struck first with a 23 yard touchdown run by Xavier Gines on their first drive of the second half. Farmington responded immediately, going 80 yards in 15 plays. Fullback Kaesen McClain converted two fourth down runs to keep the drive alive and Gabe Guliani took an option pitch nine yards for the score.

Farmington scored the go ahead touchdown on its next drive. The Knights actually missed a 38 yard field goal, but the drive was extended when the Hawks were called for a personal foul for leaping over the line. Brett Dry made them pay with a 11 yard run.

Lift for Life’s passing game was bottled up for the most of the game, but with just over a minute left they tied it up….

The Hawks only needed to convert the extra point to take the lead…

With only a minute left and the game tied Farmington was stopped for no gain at their own 29. The game appeared to be headed to overtime when Kaesen McClain came up with the Steak and Shake Play of the Game…