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All-American kicker redeems himself in UMHB nail-biter

Mar 08, 2021, 6:28 AM

Mary Hardin-Baylor's Anthony Avila had a rough day missing four field goals, but he came through when it mattered most to help the Cru defeat East Texas Baptist.

All-American kicker redeems himself in UMHB nail-biter

When East Texas Baptist scored a touchdown with 7:34 remaining in the fourth quarter to take a one-point lead over Mary Hardin-Baylor, one could assume Anthony Avila would feel the loss could belong on his shoulders.

The junior from Troy, Texas needed the offense to move the ball into a position to give him a chance at redemption after he had missed four field goals - from 51, 43, 29, 44 yards - and an extra-point attempt during the contest.

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