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Travis Hendrick (4) turns upfield in Ephrata’s 20-17 win over Prosser Friday. Kaden Hallatt (51) pulls out to block.

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Tigers grab 20-17 win in OT
October 22, 2022 1:48 p.m.

Tigers grab 20-17 win in OT

Final hustle on the field changes rough pass to victory against Mustangs

EPHRATA — With the game in overtime, the Prosser Mustangs leading 17-14 and the Ephrata Tigers down to their last couple of chances, Ephrata quarterback Travis Hendrick took the snap. The football bounced away on the wet turf. Kiwanis Field was in pandemonium, players from both teams were scrambling for the ball, but Hendrick got there first. He scooped up the ball, ran out to the left and threw downfield. Running back Hudson Sager was in the end zone and caught the pass for a touchdown and a 20-17 overtime win for Ephrata. “It wasn’t the perfect throw, but (Sager) made the perfect catch,” Hendrick said after the game. “... I just try to keep calm.” ...