Bears rally in second half to beat Indians 27-21

The Bears’ defense kept them in the game.

San Marcos Academy trailed Hallettsville Sacred Heart 12-0 late in the second quarter Friday night and had just failed to capitalize inside the Indians’ red zone, committing a turnover on downs. Sacred Heart gained nine yards on the first two plays of its drive, then handed the ball off on 3rd and 1.

The Bears forced a fumble, then recovered it at the 12-yard line to set up another scoring chance. Senior quarterback Bryce Patterson targeted junior Gino Dipollino on the next play, who crossed the Ingram Stadium goal line to get the hosts on the board.