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2001 Washington State AA Semi-Final
Lynden Christian leads Elma 18 - 14
L.C. Ball 3rd and 10 on the L.C. 45 yard line.
Elma takes a timeout with 5 seconds remaining in game.
L.C. coach instructs his QB to run out the clock by taking the snap and running backward into his own endzone and taking an intentional safety.
L.C. QB takes the snap, runs into his own endzone, drops the ball after crossing the goal line, jumps up and down and starts hugging his team mates. (Time expires during the play)
An alert Elma player bends over and picks up the (live) ball in the endzone.
TOUCHDOWN - Elma wins 20 to 18 and advances to the State Championship game (which ELMA wins).
Lynden Christian turns in their gear for the season, finishing the year with a great 11-1 record. (Yes, this was their only loss!!!)
Note: Many of you may have seen this as it was flashed on television sports shows all around the nation.
Trivia Quesion:
What do you think they will still be talking about at the Lynden Christian 40 year class reunion in 2041?
[Edited by KWH on Oct 13th, 2004 at 03:54 PM]
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