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Defensive stand leads to Lisbon's first state title
Nov. 18, 2011 5:14 pm
CEDAR FALLS - Skylar Ellerbach picked a perfect time for his first career interception.
The Lisbon senior snagged an Eric Cox pass at the goal line, ending a West Hancock's late threat and nearly securing the Lions' first state football title in school history. Top-ranked Lisbon ran out the remaining 5:14 for a 14-12 victory over the second-ranked Eagles.
The Eagles threatened to gain the lead, driving to the Lisbon 5-yard line. Ellerbach then came through with his biggest defensive play in high school, returning it to the 6-yard line.
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