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Refugio QB Austin Ochoa powers Bobcats to victory through pain

Dec 19, 2019, 5:21 AM

Refugio Bobcats quarterback Austin Ochoa came into the 2A Division I state championship game at about 85 percent. His four-touchdown performance helped power Refugio to its fifth state championship.

Refugio QB Austin Ochoa powers Bobcats to victory through pain

The Post Antelopes threw the first punch in the 2A Division I State Championship Game. The Antelopes kept Refugio’s highly-touted offense guessing and held the Bobcats offense – which averaged 52.1 points per game coming in – scoreless through the first 15 minutes. 

Down 7-0 in the second quarter, Refugio coach Jason Herring went to his senior quarterback Austin Ochoa. The senior came into the matchup at 85 percent with a knee injury, but Herring knew he had to play his best card against a feisty Post defense. 

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