Falcons use trick play to spark victory over Bulldogs

Blair Oaks’ Derek Otto races toward the end zone after taking a pitch from Ben Cooper (at right) on a hook-and-ladder play as time expired in the first half of Monday night’s game with South Callaway at Mokane.

Blair Oaks’ Derek Otto races toward the end zone after taking a pitch from Ben Cooper (at right) on a hook-and-ladder play as time expired in the first half of Monday night’s game with South Callaway at Mokane. Photo by Stephen Brooks.

By Adam Stillman

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

MOKANE, Mo. — With the score tied in the biggest game of the season, Blair Oaks coach Brad Drehle called a play his team had never run before, not even in practice. On top of that, it was a trick play.

The hook-and-ladder worked to perfection, going for a 58-yard touchdown as time expired in the first half and sparking the Falcons to a 14-8 victory over South Callaway in a Class 2 sectional game Monday night.

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whocares 1 year, 6 months ago

I thought you meant the ole, put on clean uniforms at half time trick.

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