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WIND AND A PRAYER
Manteca salvages tie with Morris Hail Mary shot
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Mantecas Avgail Mayen gets the ball knocked away by Sierra defender Toree Iniquez. - photo by JONAMAR JACINTO
Manteca High was minutes away from a crippling loss Tuesday at Sierra’s Daniel Teicheira Memorial Stadium.With both teams on the bubble for a Sac-Joaquin Section playoff berth, it was Sammie Morris’ desperation shot in the 76th minute that helped Manteca escape with a 2-2 draw. She admitted after the game that as impressive as it looked, a little luck went her way. From the left sideline, Morris lofted the ball into the air from about 35 yards out and let the wind handle the rest.