John Curtis’ drive for a record 27th Louisiana high school football championship ended Saturday at the Superdome with a 20-14 loss to Catholic (Baton Rouge), which won its second overall title in three years. Curtis entered the game ranked No. 24 in the High School Football America Top 100.
Congratulations to the Catholic (BR) High School Bears. The 2017 LHSAA Division I State Champions. pic.twitter.com/Xo3g5gJsIl
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The game was tied at 14 midway through the fourth quarter, but two Preston Stafford kicked two field goals (20 and 43 yards) in the final 2:33 to give the Bears (11-3) the championship.
Field Goal Catholic! The Bears take time off the clock and get the three points to go on top of @Curtis_Patriots 17-14. 2:33 left. pic.twitter.com/GmyW3NgF4K
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INTERCEPTION! After the field goal Catholic gets a deflection and the pick. Still some time on the clock. Can Catholic close it out? pic.twitter.com/ftyQSC4v4O
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Field Goal Catholic! The Bears extend their lead to six with 1:16 left for Curtis. pic.twitter.com/HV5m2KLw4w
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John Curtis finishes with an 11-2 mark.
