I photographed the craziest high school football game I’ve ever seen yesterday between Legacy and Fort Collins. Legacy jumped out to a 23-0 lead in the third quarter only to lose 30-29 behind a furious comeback by Fort Collins.
Fort Collins’s starting quarterback was injured on the first play of the second half. Ez Campos relieved and promptly was strip sacked in the endzone for a Legacy touchdown. His next play went for an interception. However, Fort Collins would rally as Legacy fumbled on its next two possessions. With Fort Collins trailing 23-16 with 3:45 remaining, Campos hooked up with Dorion McGarity for a 66-yard touchdown. Legacy answered on their next drive. Facing a 3rd and 25 from its own 47, the Legacy quarterback found Sam Winter over the middle. Winter broke several tackles on his way to the end zone for the go ahead score with 1:16 remaining. Unfortunately for Legacy, a bad snap spoiled the PAT. Then it was time for Campos and McGarity to work their magic again. With 45 seconds left, Campos heaved a pass deep over the middle that McGarity snared for another long TD, this one 67 yards. With the extra point, Fort Collins went ahead 30-29. Nicky McGuire sealed the win win an interception.
Fort Collins fans cheer on their team against Legacy
Fort Collins running back rips off a long run in the third quarter against Legacy.
Legacy QB runs for a first down in the third quarter against Fort Collins.
Legacy running back breaks a tackle in the fourth quarter against Fort Collins.
Fort Collins quarterback Ez Campos launches a pass against Legacy.
Fort Collins QB Ez Campos celebrates his long touchdown throw to put the Lambkins ahead 30-29 against Legacy.
Fort Collins quarterback Ez Campos launches a pass against Legacy.
Fort Collins receiver Dorion McGarity hauls in a 66-yard touchdown pass to pull Fort Collins even against Legacy in the fourth quarter.
Nicky Maguire's interception seals the win for Fort Collins, 30-29, over Legacy.
Nicky Maguire's interception seals the win for Fort Collins, 30-29, over Legacy.
Nicky Maguire celebrates his interception that sealed the win for Fort Collins, 30-29, over Legacy.
