Fort Pierce Central football wins with fake field goal as time expires
Fort Pierce Central stayed unbeaten with a fake field goal touchdown as time expired, shocking SFA 23-20 in a dramatic finish Friday.
In a thrilling finish on Friday night at Calvin R. Triplett Field, Fort Pierce Central's football team secured an improbable 23-20 victory over SFA with a last-second touchdown pass. With just seconds remaining in regulation, Fort Pierce Central's coach Michael Watkins took a bold gamble, opting for a fake field goal instead of attempting the game-tying kick.
Senior kicker Adem Karagic's 37-yard attempt fell short, but the Cobras' defense forced a roughing the kicker penalty, moving SFA's ball to the 10-yard line. Senior Zach Hunt-Bianco then executed a 10-yard touchdown pass to Javion Webb, sealing the win for Fort Pierce Central. The Cobras' defense dominated the game, playing all night and making numerous crucial plays.
The team's resilience and hard work shone through, despite playing a disorganized SFA and facing various challenges like a late start and adverse weather conditions.
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