For 47 minutes and 33 seconds, the defensive game plan had worked to perfection for Heritage.
Wanting to keep Northwest Whitfield star receiver Ray Morrison from breaking big plays Friday night in Tunnel Hill, the visiting Generals consistently double-teamed the senior speedster. However, trying to protect a 15-14 lead with 27 seconds left, Heritage dropped into deep coverage and Morrison burned them.
Crispy.
Morrison caught three consecutive passes from Owen Brooker, the third one on a quick out route that turned into a 60-yard touchdown with five seconds left to give the Bruins a stunning 22-15 GHSA Region 7-AAAA win. The touchdown came after Heritage had its own shocking score as Kaden Swope connected with J.C. Armour on a 15-yard pass, capping a 67-yard drive that included 30 yards of Northwest penalties.
“I’m super proud of our men,” Northwest coach Josh Robinson said after his team improved to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in league play. “We made a lot of mistakes, but there is no give up. It was disheartening after they scored, but our offense believes in Owen Brooker. We wanted to get into field-goal range to win it, but we didn’t have to rely on that.