Lawrenceburg falls in close Regional game

(LAWRENCEBURG, Ind.) - The Lawrenceburg Tigers hosted Tri-West for a chance to go to Semi-State on Friday night.

Tri-West is led by senior quarterback Jack Sorgi, whose father served as the backup to Peyton Manning on the Colts for several years. 

Lawrenceburg was trailing 17-6 in the third quarter but stormed back in the fourth.

Tigers quarterback Crue Gilmour ran in a touchdown and after a successful 2-point conversion, Lawrenceburg took a 20-17 lead with 9 minutes left. 

Tri-West answered with their running back scoring a goal line touchdown to make it 24-20 with just under 5 minutes remaining. 

The Tigers were driving the ball but an interception sealed the deal and Tri-West held on to win. 

The Tigers finish the year with a 10-3 record. Tri-West will face either Indian Creek or Evansville Memorial in the Semi-State.

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