West Frankfor senior Chace Patterson leads the Redbirds onto the field before opening kick off against Du Quoin. Photo by Hunter Whitecotton/Southern Focus Photography

West Frankfort running back Chris Samples is drug down by his jersey against Du Quoin. Photo by Hunter Whitecotton/Southern Focus Photography

West Frankfort teammates Lucas Parker (#8) and Parker Allen (#5) celebrate after Parker's touchdown run giving the Redbirds the lead in the second quarter. Photo by Hunter Whitecotton/Southern Focus Photography

West Frankfort's Lucas Parker (#8) and Jase Bennett (#21) go up for a pass intended for a Du Quoin receiver. Parker would intercept the pass late in the second quarter. Photo by Hunter Whitecotton/Southern Focus Photography

West Frankfort cheerleaders walk hand in hand taking part in the school's Cancer Walk at halftime. Photo by Hunter Whitecotton/Southern Focus Photography

Du Quoin's Jeremiah Jones (#2) jukes West Frankfort defender Chris Samples (#15) on his way to a 70-yard touchdown reception. Photo by Hunter Whitecotton/Southern Focus Photography

Du Quoin senior Johnathan Brown (#1) stiff arms a West Frankfort defender before scoring what turned out to be the winning touchdown in OT. Photo by Hunter Whitecotton/Southern Focus Photography