In its first home game since the shooting at Robb Elementary School that claimed the lives of 19 students and two teachers, the Uvalde High football team had a dramatic comeback win.
And senior linebacker Justyn Rendon, whose younger brother survived the shooting, was chosen by his teammates to wear No. 21 in remembrance of those lost.. “I was proud. It was a very humbling moment.”
Then, what happened on the field provided a lift in a state known for its football passion. Uvalde beat C.C. Winn, 34-28, with a flourish in the final seconds.The score was 28-28 with 36 seconds left when Uvalde senior Jonathan Jimenez took off on a 51-yard run to the C.C. Winn 10-yard line. With 17 seconds left, senior wideout Devon Franklin’s one-handed catch in the corner of the end zone gave Uvalde the win.It happened thanks to a miraculous 51-yard run with 36 seconds to go.
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