In front of a packed homecoming crowd at Sheridan High School, the Broncs delivered a dramatic 24‑21 win over the Trojans on Saturday night. The game featured several big plays, including a crucial interception and a late touchdown pass that sealed the victory for the home team.
First Quarter: Early Exchanges
The action began quickly. At 0:10, Braxten Crow broke free for a 17‑yard run, moving the ball from Sheridan’s 46‑yard line to the 37‑yard line. Shortly after, at 0:25, quarterback Dominic Destefano connected with Crow on a 6‑yard touchdown pass, tying the score at 7‑7. A defensive turnover followed at 0:35 when an unnamed defender intercepted Destefano, giving Sheridan a chance to extend the lead. At 0:47, Parker Hill added a 15‑yard rushing touchdown, pushing the Broncs ahead 14‑7.
Second Quarter: Momentum Shifts
Kelly Walsh kicked off, and Michael McMullen returned the kick 59 yards, giving the Trojans a short field. The Broncs responded with a 23‑yard run by Crow, but the Trojans answered with a 48‑yard run by Crow of theirs, tying the game at 14‑14. A fumble by Destefano at 1:59 was recovered by Quinn Alvar, setting up a quick strike. Alvar threw a 20‑yard pass to Dez Embry, moving the ball to Sheridan’s 43‑yard line, and later a 16‑yard pass to Beau Keller, bringing the ball deep into Sheridan territory. Alvar capped the drive with a 1‑yard touchdown run, giving the Trojans a 21‑14 lead.
Third Quarter: Defensive Highlights
The Broncs’ defense made a key play at 2:43 when Crow intercepted Alvar, shifting momentum back to Sheridan. Two minutes later, Crow turned the turnover into a 19‑yard touchdown run, narrowing the gap to 21‑17. Both teams exchanged punts, and a fumble by Brayden Brutlag was recovered by an unnamed player, but neither side could add points before the quarter ended.
Fourth Quarter: The Winning Drive
Alvar scored again for the Trojans with a 1‑yard run, extending their lead to 21‑17. With time winding down, Destefano delivered a 31‑yard pass to Michael McMullen, moving the ball to the Broncs’ 24‑yard line. Just ten seconds later, Destefano connected with Liam Weber on a 16‑yard touchdown pass, putting Sheridan ahead 24‑21. The Trojans had one final chance, but Crow intercepted Alvar again at 3:52, sealing the win for the home team.
Key Performers
- Braxten Crow – 2 rushing touchdowns and two interceptions.
- Dominic Destefano – 2 touchdown passes for the Trojans.
- Kelly Walsh – handled kickoff duties and punts throughout the game.
- Quinn Alvar – accounted for a rushing touchdown and a passing touchdown for the Trojans.
- Michael McMullen – 59‑yard kickoff return and a crucial 31‑yard reception.
The victory gave the Broncs a morale‑boosting finish to their homecoming celebration and kept their season record competitive. Fans left the stadium buzzing about the late‑game heroics and the promising outlook for the rest of the season.
Original reporting: Sheridan Media (Sheridan WY) — read the source article.
