Brian’s Best: Fillmore Central vs. Lester Prairie

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fillmore Central jumped out to an early lead during their state Class A quarter final game and held on for dear life late. 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He made three strong throws to the outside early. Then, he capped off a touchdown drive with a quarterback draw. Later, throwing out of his end zone, he stayed composed and got his team out of a hole with a twenty five yard completion. He used his legs to pick up a first down. He was great on throws to the outside, and none was more clutch than his throw on fourth down to keep a drive alive. He made an in rhythm, quick throw to the outside. Then he made a perfect throw on a crossing route near the goal line. 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