DEWITT — The Central DeWitt Sabers (7-2) survived a scare from the Center Point-Urbana Stormin’ Pointers (2-7), winning 27-24 to qualify for the IHSAA Class 3A Playoffs on Friday night.
An early explosive play by Central DeWitt wide receiver Brady Meadows set them up in the red zone. One play later running back Cooper Small was in the end zone to make it 7-0 with 8:36 to go in the first quarter.
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