ARLINGTON, Texas — China Spring defended its state title crown, coming from behind to beat Boerne 24-21.
Things started poorly for the Cougars in the Class 4A Division I championship game at AT&T Stadium.
They allowed three first half touchdown drives, including one where the Cougar defense tipped a pass that landed in the hands of a Boerne receiver.
Despite the early deficit, China Spring refused to fold.
Quarterback Cash McCollum threw a touchdown pass to Trestan Exline just before halftime to cut the lead to 21-7 and give the Cougars much-needed momentum heading into the break.
China Spring tacked on two more second-half touchdowns to tie the score at 21.
In the end, the Cougars would drive the field in the final few minutes, setting up a game-winning field goal from Thomas Barr to give the Cougars the win.
