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Wharton 27, Brandon 25

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 10, 2009

BRANDON - Wharton staved off a furious fourth-quarter Brandon comeback to escape with a narrow victory.

The Wildcats (2-4) took a 15-point lead with five seconds remaining in the third quarter when running back David Larry tore through for a 41-yard touchdown run.

Down 27-12 at the beginning of the fourth quarter, Brandon's multitalented wide receiver Sean Watson sparked the Eagles with a 50-yard touchdown reception with 3:35 left in the fourth quarter. On the Eagles' next offensive series, facing a fourth down with 48 seconds left in the game, quarterback Alan Knipple found Watson again for another clutch pass, this one for 27 yards. A few plays later, Watson hauled in his third receiving touchdown, a 5-yard reception with 37 seconds left.

Brandon however failed to convert on the game-tying two-point conversion attempt, ensuring victory for the Wildcats.

Wharton's Shane McEwan finished with 80 all-purpose yards and a rushing touchdown.

Watson finished with 144 yards and three touchdowns to lead Brandon.

W-McEwan 6 run (Stocker run)

B-Lee 44 pass from Knipple (pass failed)

W-Hatter 3 run (kick failed)

W-Murray 18 pass from Hatter (kick failed)

W-Larry 41 run (Szczurowski kick)

B-Watson 50 pass from Knipple (Watson kick)

B-Watson 5 pass from Knipple (pass failed)

Trey Killian

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