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Duchesne subdues Paorwan rally to reach Class 1A state title game

The defending champion Eagles looked as if they were going to sail to an easy win after a dominating first half where they took a 21-0 lead on three time-consuming drives. It looked as though this one was over.

The Rams rallied behind quarterback Porter Miller and a stifling defense to make it 21-14. And they quickly got the ball for a potential tying score.

“That’s how sports is supposed to be,” veteran Duchesne coach Jerry Cowan said. “No one wants to watch a 21-0 game and see the other quit.