Clemens survived a frantic finish to secure a 52-49 victory over Pieper on Friday at Warrior Stadium, extending their winning streak to four straight District 28-6A games. The Buffaloes took the lead late in the fourth quarter when Devin Morgan punched it in on a one-yard run with just over two minutes remaining. The decisive moment came in the final minute and a half, where the Clemens defense forced two critical stops, capped by an interception from Zarion Jordan that sealed the upset and kept the team’s postseason dreams intact.
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The win places Clemens (7-2 overall, 4-2 district) in a three-way tie for second place with Pieper (5-4, 4-2) and Judson (4-4, 4-2) with one week left in the regular season. This resurgence marks a stark turnaround for the Buffaloes, who started their district campaign with losses to Judson and East Central. Now, the pressure shifts to a high-stakes rivalry matchup against Steele (6-1-1, 5-0), who have already clinched the district championship.
Clemens must beat Steele on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Lehnhoff Stadium to guarantee their first playoff appearance in seven years. A loss would require outside help, as Pieper can also clinch a berth with a win over Wagner next Friday. With the district race tightening, this upcoming rivalry game serves as the ultimate decider for the Buffaloes’ season.
Source: Yahoo Sports
