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The Cardinals improved to 7-1 after overcoming a 20-14 deficit and putting together a late scoring drive to complete the comeback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The game was tied 7-7 at halftime before Perry Central moved ahead in the second half. South Laurel stayed within striking distance, and quarterback Maddox Warren helped direct the Cardinals down the field on their final scoring drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was a big win for our team, for our program, for everybody involved with Cardinal football,\u201d South Laurel coach John Hines said. \u201cAnd when you can go on the road and overcome a whole bunch of adversity and still find a way to win at the end, you learn some character.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Warren\u2019s work in the final minutes helped put South Laurel in position to take the lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cReally proud of the way Maddox Warren orchestrated that last drive and the two-minute drill,\u201d Hines said. \u201cWe\u2019re getting better in those types of situations. Proud of our defense for hanging in there and battling. We never gave up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kenyon Ellis and Caleb Roark both made key plays on offense and defense, with Roark hauling in the winning touchdown pass. Cullen Dalrymple then delivered the extra point that put South Laurel ahead 21-20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cKenyon Ellis made some great plays on both sides of the ball,\u201d Hines said. \u201cCaleb Roark as well, including the winning TD pass. Big extra-point kick by Cullen Dalrymple to win it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Cardinals still had to finish the job defensively, and freshman Bracenn Middleton came up with an interception late to help seal the victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFreshman Bracenn Middleton made an interception at the end of the game,\u201d Hines said. \u201cThat was a great play.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hines also credited his staff for keeping the Cardinals composed during the comeback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n