Varner, Tigers rally for 35-34 win in playo 2opener
Story By Mike Monahan
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Crescent High’s football playoff run nearly ended before it started Friday night on its home field._ But the Tigers, who had trailed No. 10 Ringling 28-14 at halftime, stormed back to win a 35-34 thriller as Kade Varner scored the tying touchdown on a 10-yard run in the fourth quarter, added the go-ahead extra point and then sealed the deal with_an interception at Crescent’s 41-yard line. The Tigers (10-1) now travel to meet top-ranked Fairview (11-0) this Friday night for a quarterfinal game with the defending Class A state champions, who are on a 26-game winning streak.