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Playoff Hopes Disappear With Cougars 33-32 Loss
So Close
Nicholas
Junior Max Nicholas hangs on to the ball after pulling in a pass on Escalons final scoring drive of the game on Friday night at Modesto Christian. The Cougars fell by a 33-32 decision. Marg Jackson/The Times
After taking a 20-7 lead into the fourth quarter, it looked as though Escalon was going to punch its ticket to the football playoffs. Unfortunately, a determined Modesto Christian squad had other ideas. Outscoring Escalon 26-12 in the final quarter, the host Crusaders were the ones who solidified a postseason berth with a 33-32 victory during their Senior Night on Friday, Oct. 28.