BRUINS SECURE DRAMATIC LAST-MINUTE VICTORY
Friday night's game proved the true resilience of the SJP Bruins. In a tense away game against Rival High, our football team managed to turn the tide in the final two minutes.
Trailing 17-10 in the fourth quarter, senior quarterback Mark Johnson led a relentless 80-yard drive. It culminated in a perfect touchdown pass to wide receiver David Chen, who made the catch in tight coverage.
Not satisfied with a tie, Head Coach Rodriguez made the bold decision to go for a two-point conversion. Johnson took action again, running through the defense and into the end zone, sealing the 24-17 victory.
"This was a team win," said Coach Rodriguez post-game. "The players never gave up. They showed the heart of a Bruin tonight. We're proud, but we're immediately focusing on next week's game."
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