On Saturday afternoon, Angela and I met up with the Walkers, the Crawfords, the Ramers and Sean Moore to travel to Dolphins Stadium for a tailgate party prior to the Class 2A State Championship game. We all arrived at the Stadium safely (Sean did have a flat on the way) and got things all set up for the tailgating. We even got to see a former teacher of Angela's (Jackie & Blake Wilson). They were here because Blake is a coach at North Florida Christian (the team that Glades Day defeated for the Class 1A State Championship).
Around 6:30 p.m. we went in the stadium to get our seats. I was happy to see the turn out on Clewiston's side. As I heard someone say, "It would have been a good night to rob Clewiston." From the time the Tigers came on the field you could feel the love and support this town has for the team. That support carried over well after the game ended in a loss for the Tigers. The game was 0-0 until the 3rd quarter when Collin Rickets scored a 6 yard touchdown with 9:12 left in the quarter. It only took one play for the Bulldogs to even the score. Clewiston stayed in game and had a chance to win the game with a field goal with 15 seconds left on the clock only to be blocked by a Bulldog player. This sent the game into overtime. After battling it out in three overtimes the Bulldogs won 27-24.
It was sad watching the Tigers in their first defeat of the season. They played a terrific game and with determination. They can hold their heads high knowing they gave it their all.
Jeri Lynne, Cheyenne, Brittany and Angela
Jackie & Blake Wilson
The Tigers prior to kickoff
Tiger Pride 
Chris, Tommy, Danielle & David
I am sorry to see that the boys lost. Don has been sending me e-mail updates on the progress. But it sounds like they fought hard. Love the blog, by the way.
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