Football (Boys V) Scores
By Jamie Lowry | Oct 28, 2023 8:51 AM
The Scottsburg Warriors fell behind 14-0 early in the 1st Quarter but battled back to take a 21-14 halftime lead over the host Salem Lions in the semi-finals of Sectional 32. In the second half, the Warriors extended the lead to 31-14 before Salem scored 17 unanswered in the 4th quarter, tying the game with 8 seconds left on a 43 yard field goal that sent the game to overtime. In the overtime, the Warriors ran three plays capping off their possession with a quarterback sneak by Nathan Byrd to score. Lucas Toppe's extra point attempt was good giving the Warriors a 38-31 lead. On Salem's overtime possession the Warrior defense kept the Lions out of the endzone giving the Warriors the 38-31 victory. The Warriors will host Heritage Hills on Friday, November 3rd at 7:30 pm at Warrior Field. Tickets will be $7 each and may be purchased at the gate. An advanced digital ticketing option will be available soon. Here is the matchup information for the Sectional Championship game: SECTIONAL 32 Heritage Hills (10-1) at Scottsburg (7-4) GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Warrior Field. COACHES: Todd Wilkerson, 93-42 in 12th year at Heritage Hills. Kyle Mullins, 32-53 in 9th year at Scottsburg. SAGARIN RATINGS: Heritage Hills, 74.6, 42nd overall, 5th in 3A. Scottsburg, 40.21, 194th overall, 43rd in 3A. LAST OUTING: Heritage Hills defeated Southridge, 23-20. Scottsburg defeated Salem, 38-31, OT. VS. COMMON FOES: Heritage Hills 1-0; Scottsburg 0-1. OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Heritage Hills 62-53. Scottsburg 47-67. SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: No meetings. ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.