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High School Football

McKenzie Edges Huntingdon in Thriller, 38-35

Rebels, Mustangs Deliver in Front of Massive Crowd

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com
Posted 8/26/24

HUNTINGDON (August 23) - Sometimes, you can believe the hype.

A breathtakingly massive audience gathered at Paul Ward Stadium Friday to see the highly-anticipated season opener between the Mustangs and the visiting McKenzie Rebels, and the teams put on a show worthy of the storied rivalry.

Huntingdon seemed to be in control with two early touchdowns, but McKenzie tied the game at 14-14 before halftime. After trading TDs in the third quarter, the Rebels took their first lead, 24-21, with a field goal to start a wild fourth quarter. Four more touchdowns meant four lead changes, and the Rebels took a final lead with just 22 seconds on the clock for a 38-35 victory.

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