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Sanborn blocks late PAT to earn victory

KINGSTON — With Sanborn holding a one-point lead by Hollis-Brookline a short kick away from tying the game, the Indians broke through and blocked the extra point, locking down a 14-13 victory on Saturday.

"It was a really thrilling game," said Sanborn coach John Welch. "We played a terrific game on defense, and a few kids got in there to block the last kick. It was a great effort and response to some tough injuries. This was a very tough team we played, so it is a good victory."

The Indians grabbed the lead in the second quarter, when QB Christian Ehlers found receiver Cam MacNeil fpr a 10-yard touchdown.

Hollis-Brookline responded with a score, but before halftime Sanborn responded.

Defensive back Justin Winsper intercepted a pass and returned in 33-yards for the score. Sean Kane then booted his second extra point of the game for what turned out to be the winning margin when the Indians blocked the late kick.

 
"We had some players really step up," said Welch. "That pick-6 by Justin was just huge. It was a pass into the flats, and our Winsper, our outside linebacker, picked it off and took it into the end zone."

Linebacker Zach Matthews once again dominated defensively, along with Nate King and Winsper.

Along with throwing the touchdown, Ehlers rushed for a team-high 58 yards on eight carries, and Mike D’Amelio was right behind with 52 ground yards.