HOLLIDAY — Childress overcame a fourth-quarter deficit to edge Holliday in a thrilling 46-45 final Friday night, Sept. 18, scoring 15 points in the final quarter’s comeback.
Jumping to a 17-0 lead after the opening quarter, the Bobcats extended their advantage to a 24-0 shutout in the second quarter.
Jaime Estrada opened scoring with an 8-yard touchdown run, and Juan Yebra added the extra point. Yebra later connected on a 22-yard field goal before the Bobcats scored on a fumble return, with Yebra adding an extra point.
Keagan Sides then returned an interception for a touchdown in the second quarter, giving Childress a 24-0 advantage.
Holliday responded with a 12-yard touchdown run and a 73-yard touchdown pass, converting a two-point attempt after the passing score to cut the deficit to 24-15 at halftime.
Childress answered in the third quarter when Koen Galligan connected with Crewz Keys for a 48-yard touchdown. Yebra’s extra point put the Bobcats ahead at 31-15.
Holliday again responded, scoring on a 57-yard touchdown pass and converting the two-point try to make it 31-23 entering the fourth quarter.
The Eagles took advantage of the momentum in the final period, scoring touchdowns on runs of 9, 1, and 2 yards to take a 45-31 lead.
But Childress refused to give in.
Creedan Bell scored on a 5-yard touchdown run, and Yebra’s extra point trimmed the deficit to 45-38.
The Bobcats then completed the comeback when Galligan found Julian Silva for a 15-yard touchdown. Childress converted the two-point attempt to pull within 45-44.
Childress’ defense held Holliday without another score, allowing the Bobcats to escape with the one-point victory.
Childress finished with 348 total yards, including 261 passing and 87 rushing. The Bobcats recorded 17 first downs and completed 17 of 29 passes without an interception.
Holliday totaled 397 yards with 255 passing and 142 rushing. The Eagles had 19 first down and completed 11 of 27 passes while throwing five interceptions.
Childress lost two fumbles, while Holliday lost three. The Bobcats were penalized six times for 13 yards, while Holliday was flagged nine times for 63 yards.
The victory capped a dramatic comeback for Childress, which erased a deficit to secure a 46-45 win.
