O'Connor Jr. Eagles Soar to the Championship
The O'Connor Jr. Eagles clinched a big win against the Horizon Jr. Huskies on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in the second round of the playoffs. The final score was O’Connor 39, Horizon 12, and the Eagles showed why they’re a team to watch this season!
The game started strong for the Eagles, with #26 scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter, including a thrilling 60-yard run. Though both extra point attempts missed, O’Connor was flying high early. The Huskies fought back with a big fumble recovery by #33, but they couldn’t capitalize on the turnover.
In the second quarter, O’Connor kept rolling. #3 found the end zone, and the extra point was good, giving the Eagles even more momentum. Later, #7 came through with a huge interception to stop the Huskies’ drive. Horizon’s defense had some strong moments too, including a sack by #8, but they couldn’t slow down O’Connor for long.
The Eagles dominated the third quarter with #20 scoring another touchdown and #4 nailing the extra point kick. The Huskies tried to rally in the fourth quarter, with #8 finally breaking through for a touchdown. Unfortunately, their 2-point conversion attempt fell short.
O’Connor answered right back with #22 finding the end zone and #4 staying clutch with another extra point. The game ended with both teams trading interceptions—O’Connor’s #24 and Horizon’s #15—but the Eagles had the last laugh, sealing the win.
MVP of the Game: O’Connor’s #26
With two touchdowns in the first quarter and a game-changing 60-yard run, #26 set the tone for the Eagles and kept the Huskies on their heels all game long. Their effort sparked O’Connor’s offense and showed why they’re the team to beat in these playoffs.