It’s a Friday afternoon in Detroit for the MHSAA Division 6 State Championship game. Clinton High School, a school with an enrollment of 413 at the time, is going up against state powerhouse Ithaca. The local juggernaut gets out to an early 14-0 lead after both a 15 yard passing touchdown and 30 yard interception return for a touchdown by Travis Smith, Ithaca’s top quarterback, top rusher, and arguably top defensive back.
Clinton comes back with a 20 yard rushing touchdown followed by a two-point conversion, but the team is still in need of a confidence boost. Clinton’s defense finally gets a stop, but how could they possibly exploit Ithaca’s stifling defense two drives in a row?