TUNNEL HILL, Ga. – The homecoming candidates shivered their way through halftime ceremonies at Northwest Whitfield High School.
The conditions played a role – opinions differ as to how much – in Heritage’s 21-19 win over Northwest that came down to a missed two-point conversion with six ticks to tock.
“We’re a good passing team, but everybody’s hands were numb and the ball was hard and wet,” said Bruins quarterback Caleb Shiflett, who led the potential tying drive and completed 21 of 37 passes with two touchdowns.
The playoff picture is for still muddy for both teams. Each is 3-3 in Region 7-AAAA play – Heritage at 5-4 overall, the Bruins at 4-5.
“I really don’t care,” Heritage coach E.K. Slaughter said. “I hope this win helps us. I know we need more wins than Southeast Whitfield.”