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Ganado Triumphs in Triple Overtime Thriller

Ganado Indians over Stamford Bulldogs 2024 UIL State Championship Class 2A DI

Class 2A Division I State Championship Game

ARLINGTON, TX - In an unforgettable Texas high school football battle, the Ganado Indians edged out the Stamford Bulldogs 30-28 in a dramatic triple-overtime finish during the 2024 Texas Class 2A Division 1 matchup at AT&T Stadium. The game featured intense back-and-forth action that kept fans captivated until the final whistle.

Game Summary

  • Ganado won the coin toss and deferred to the second half.
  • Bryce Ullman opened the scoring for Ganado with a 6-yard touchdown run, followed by a successful PAT from J. Rodriguez. Stamford tied it up with a 36-yard touchdown pass from Christian Duran to Brayden Jimenez.
  • In the second quarter, Ganado regained the lead with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Ullman to Cain Hayden.
  • Stamford tied the game in the third quarter with a 1-yard touchdown run by Kaston Vega, but Ullman’s 15-yard touchdown pass to Hayden put Ganado ahead again.
  • Vega scored another rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter, tying the game at 21-21 and sending it into overtime.
  • In the first overtime, Logan Bures’ 1-yard rushing touchdown, paired with Rodriguez’s PAT, gave Ganado a brief 28-21 lead. Stamford quickly responded with a 19-yard touchdown pass from Duran to C. Whitfield, tying it at 28-28.
  • After a scoreless second overtime, Ganado sealed the victory in the third overtime with a two-point conversion pass from Ullman to A. Pena following a Stamford turnover on downs.

Team Statistics

  • Ganado: 325 total yards (153 rushing, 172 passing), 18 first downs
  • Stamford: 278 total yards (126 rushing, 152 passing), 12 first downs

Ganado Individual Highlights

  • Rushing: Logan Bures (100 yards, 1 TD), Bryce Ullman (48 yards, 1 TD)
  • Passing: Bryce Ullman (172 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT)
  • Receiving: Cain Hayden (102 yards, 2 TDs), A. Pena (43 yards), L. Bures (27 yards)
  • Defense: Cain Hayden (2 INTs), Logan Bures (2 INTs), V. Sablatura (11 tackles)

Stamford Individual Highlights

  • Rushing: Kaston Vega (43 yards, 2 TDs), Christian Duran (50 yards)
  • Passing: Christian Duran (152 yards, 2 TDs, 4 INTs)
  • Receiving: Brayden Jimenez (74 yards, 1 TD), A. Hernandez (46 yards)
  • Defense: C. Whitfield (1 INT)

Game Highlights

  • Bryce Ullman excelled for Ganado, contributing both through the air and on the ground.
  • Cain Hayden made a massive impact with two touchdowns and two interceptions.
  • Logan Bures added significant value in both the rushing and return games.
  • Christian Duran of Stamford threw two touchdowns but was hindered by four interceptions.
  • Stamford’s Brayden Jimenez and Kaston Vega were standouts on offense.

Conclusion
The Ganado Indians demonstrated resilience and determination, prevailing in a game that will be remembered as an instant classic. Both teams showcased incredible talent and tenacity, delivering a thrilling experience for players and fans alike.

Offensive MVP: Bryce Ullman (Ganado)
Defensive MVP: Cain Hayden (Ganado)

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