Dixie 28 Beechwood 20

I was able to get a couple of tickets to this game.  It was a really entertaining game.  As has been stated, the Dixie line controlled the LOS.  Dixie QB ran really strong.  And the coach dialed up that long pass play at the right time.  The overall game plan for Dixie was well-executed.  BW had to rely on a couple of big plays.  What a great catch and run Berger had just before the half to allow BW to get back in the game and stymie the momentum being built by DHS.  Late in the game, Cole Stammer was in the slot and crossed the middle of the field where Hergott hit him for about 10 yards that Stammer turned into 45.  The Dixie defense held and their offense got the ball back.  Then that kickoff return for a TD to keep BW in the game following Dixie's 88 yard TD that appeared to put the game away for about 30 seconds.  

The final few minutes were very exciting.  Dixie's offense had the ball and needed two first downs to put the game away.  It came down to 4 and 5.  A stop by BW would give them a prayer to score a TD and a 2-point conversion.  Dixie called timeout and huddled near their sideline.  Then they sprinted to the LOS and surprised BW's defense.  I can't remember if this is the 4th down when the BW defensive line jumped offsides to give the Red Colonels a first down.  The bottom line is Dixie converted both 4th downs to run out the clock for the game.  

I am interested to hear from someone who was there what happened on that 4th down and 5 when BW jumped offsides.  There were about 4 guys who jumped.  The BW players popped up immediately and pointed at a Dixie lineman like he had jumped first.  They were not able to convince the refs.  The fact there were so many defenders makes you wonder.  Surely, the BW coaches must have discussed watching the ball so you don't jump offside.  Usually there is one guy who jumps.  But, as I said, 3 or 4 defenders jumped.  Does anyone have any insight to share here?  That was the game right there.  

My impression of DHS is that they were very well coached and pretty disciplined in their execution of the game plan.