STGNews gamenight quickblast: Desert Hills 29, Legacy 14

Gabe Sewell (7) congratulates his younger brother Nephi (24) after a touchdown, Legacy at Desert Hills, St. George, Utah, September 5, 2014 | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News

Desert Hills 29, Legacy 14

ST. GEORGE — Desert Hills overcame first half gaffes to shut down the visiting Legacy Longhorns from Las Vegas, 29-14 Friday night at DHHS.

Running back Gabe Sewell fights for some tough yards, Legacy at Desert Hills, St. George, Utah, September 5, 2014 | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Running back Gabe Sewell fights for some tough yards, Legacy at Desert Hills, St. George, Utah, September 5, 2014 | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News

Bridger Cowdin had 125 yards rushing and Nephi Sewell scored twice, first on a 55-yard punt return, then 10 seconds later on a strip and 38-yard return to close out the first half. Sewell added an interception in the end zone with six minutes remaining to preserve the 15-point victory.

DH trailed 14-7 in the first half after giving up a long TD run and allowing a punt to be blocked for a score. But Sewell’s punt return for a TD cut it 14-13 and he gave the Thunder the lead for good later in the second quarter when he ripped the ball away from a defender and ran for another score.

Mason Palmer caught a TD pass from Nick Warmsley in the second half to seal the win.

Desert Hills, 3-0, hosts 3-0 Cedar next week to open region play. Legacy is 0-1.  Stats: Thunder 29, Longhorns 14

Be sure to check out STGNews Sports Saturday morning for more in-depth analysis, photo galleries, highlights and more.

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