Trick play leads U-Hi to victory

Coaches like to preach basics when talking about athletic success. There are times when a little chicanery doesn’t hurt.

A trick play by University produced a 20-13 Greasy Pig football victory over visiting rival Central Valley for their fourth straight Greater Spokane League win and a share of third place.

On fourth-and-13 at the Bears 26-yard line early in the fourth quarter, Ian Williamson’s 26-yard touchdown pass to fellow wide receiver Matt Hanna produced the winning touchdown.

Williamson took a lateral pass from quarterback J.D. Peterson, let fly and the streaking Hanna laid out for the brilliant grab near the back of the end zone.

“We’ve been practicing it and luckily we hit it on the money tonight,” said coach Mike Ganey. “It was a great catch too, a helluva catch.”