At the Milano High School homecoming, the Eagles fell to Hearne 27-21 in the final quarter of the game.
“We were able to have great success for three quarters,” said Chad Lagrone, Milano High School head football coach.
The beginning of the game was almost as eventful as the chaotic fourth quarter.
The Eagles took the lead early when quarterback Kathen Funburg ran for 23 yards for the first touchdown of the night. Kevin Garcia made the PAT to put the Eagles up 7-0 with a little more three minutes into the game.
Hearne tied the game midway through the second quarter with a four-yard run, and a PAT by Charles Cook.
The game didn’t stay tied long. Devonte Jones returned a kickoff for 82 yards to put the Eagles back ahead. Garcia’s PAT put the Eagles ahead 14-7, and Milano held the lead going into half time.
Seconds into the fourth, Jones’ 12-yard touchdown run put Milano ahead 21-7.
The Hearne Eagles scored three unanswered touchdowns in the final quarter. Hearne wide receiver Jalen Gonzales scored two touchdowns on passes from quarterback Micah Smith. The first a long 40-yard pass, and the second, a short, 12-yard pass, tied the game with five minutes to play. Both PAT’s were made by kicker Cook.
Smith threw the 27-yard game winning touchdown pass to wide receiver Javareyon Bailey. Milano’s Jones blocked the kick, and Hearne held on to the lead for the final three minutes of the game for a 27-21 victory.
“Hearne made plays to win at the end and we came up a little short.” Lagrone said. “Our kids effort was outstanding.”
The Milano Eagles are 1-1 in district 13-2A DI, and play on the road against county rival Thorndale on Friday. Read more about the rivalry on this page.
Scoring summary
First quarter Milano—Kathen Funburg 23 run (Kevin Garcia kick) 8:42
Second quarter Hearne—Micah Smith 4 run (Charles Cook kick) 7:07 Milano—Devonte Jones 82 kickoff return (Garcia kick) 6:51
Fourth quarter Milano—Devonte Jones 12 run (Garcia kick) 11:51
Hearne—Jalen Gonzales 40 pass from Smith (Cook kick) 10:33 Hearne—Jalen Gonzales 12 pass from Smith (Cook kick) 5:06 Hearne—Javareyon Bailey 27 pass from Smith (kick blocked by Devonte Jones) 3:13
Individual leaders Rushing: Kathen Funburg 20-53-1TD; Christian Thurman 10-31; Devonte Jones 4-13-1TD; Kameron Funburg 2-1.
Passing: Kathen Funburg 2-8-1 56 yards.
Receiving: Christian Thurman 1-49, Arthur Soto 1-7.
Defensive stats Tackles: Kevin Garcia 8, Darius West 5, Danny Cloud 5, Kath-en Funburg 5, Alec Hernandez 4, Kameron Funburg 4, Noah Benavides 3, Jones 3, Jeremy Reyes 2, Ben King 1.
Sacks: Garcia 3, Kathen Fun-burg 1.
Fumble recovery: Marquise Jones 1, Garcia 1, Devonte Jones
1.
Interception: Thurman 1. Blocked PAT: Devonte Jones 1.
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