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Still 1 point short

H-M-S loses another close game to S-O

The final score of this year's football game between Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn and Sibley-Ocheyedan was different, but the result was just like their 2019 matchup: a one-point win for the Generals.

And as they did last year, the Hawks allowed the go-ahead touchdown in the second half and eventually fell short, 19-18, Friday night at Sibley.

"It was disappointing to say the least," Hawk coach Tyler Horkey acknowledged. "We had opportunities to capitalize, and we couldn't."

Both teams' initial possessions led to points. S-O's 11-play drive ended on a 1-yard scoring run by Dylan Platt. H-M-S answere...