Tigers late heroics upended in final moments as Clovis West scores with just 24 seconds left in the contest. Tigers at home Friday vs. Sanger

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 Monday, September 4, 2023 - 10:23am By The Leader Staff
Lemoore's Kobe Green with a key interception in the game.
Lemoore's Kobe Green with a key interception in the game.
Photo by Bill Burris

For the second straight year, Lemoore’s varsity football team lost to a potent Clovis West team. Still, this time around, the loss was bittersweet as Lemoore, trailing 21-20 with about four minutes remaining in the game, watched their hopes buoyed when Kobe Green took the Clovis kickoff and promptly ran it back for an 85-yard touchdown, giving the Tigers a tenuous 26-21 advantage with about four minutes left in the game.

Unfortunately for the Tigers, Clovis West’s Lonnie Franks, with just 24 seconds left in the game, scored from just a yard out following the last-minute, fourth-quarter drive.

The Golden Eagles came into the game ranked fourth in their division. The Tigers came in ranked No. 7 overall.

The Tigers certainly didn’t feel humbled by the potent Clovis West squad despite Clovis West returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown and a 7-0 lead.

Lemoore, 2-1 on the season, hopes to resume its winning ways on Friday when the Tigers host Sanger High School in Tigers Stadium at 7:30 p.m.

Defensive End Theodore Sanchez after a sack that forced a fourth down.
Defensive End Theodore Sanchez after a sack that forced a fourth down.
Photo by Bill Burris

Lemoore’s passing game was solid as Tiger quarterback Johnny Cuhna went 10 of 14 for the game with a touchdown pass. Elijah Daley was a powerhouse on the field, rushing for 110 yards. Overall, Lemoore rushed for 150 yards in the game.

The running game was powered by Elijah Daley, who rushed for 110 yards.

Alex Morales caught three passes on the game, including one for a touchdown. Kiontre Harris had a pair of catches for a 45-yard total.

It was a close game as Clovis West took the first-quarter lead 14-13. Neither team scored in the second period, but the Tigers took a 20-14 lead in the third quarter before the Golden Eagles responded with 13 points in the final quarter to win the game.

Elijah Daley with a kickoff return.
Elijah Daley with a kickoff return.
Photo by Bill Burris
Tigers late heroics upended in final moments as Clovis West scores with just 24 seconds left in the contest. Tigers at home Friday vs. Sanger
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