Wall Tops Ingram Moore to Complete Perfect Run Through District

 

WALL, TX — The Wall Hawks locked up their fifth straight district title Friday with a 37-17 win at home Ingram Moore.

Unlike in recent years, Wall had to navigate a much more difficult district this season, and the Hawks still weren’t assured of the No. 1 seed heading into their regular-season finale.

But Wall took control early with a 27-0 lead by halftime against a solid Ingram Moore team that came into the game with a 7-2 record. 

The Warriors had a chance to earn a share of the District 3-3A Division I title and potentially even steal the district’s top seed.

Instead, Wall improved to 9-1 overall and will open the playoffs next week against the No. 4 seed from District 4-3A, Bowie (5-5), at a time and site to be determined.

"Just really proud," Wall head coach Craig Slaughter said. "The last time we took the field, we had too many penalties and didn't play as physical as I knew we could. We really harped on them and worked hard during that off week. It wasn't a normal off week around our place, because I knew we could play better, and I loved how the kids responded. Our energy was up, and it was a great start to the game. We cleaned up the penalties, and I thought we played great."

Ingram Moore (7-3 overall, 2-2 in district) will be the No. 3 seed and draw Peaster or Vernon in the first round.

Wall quarterback Gunner King threw four touchdown passes in the first half to his talented stable of wide receivers — Evan Boehle, Jager Thompson, Lawson Dankworth and Hudson Surber.

After Ingram Moore pulled within 27-10 late in the third quarter, Wall’s Gunner Garza broke loose for a 75-yard TD run to help put the game away.

Tyler Klinesmith put the finishing touches on the win with a 42-yard field midway through the fourth quarter.

This story will be updated.

Wall 37, Ingram Moore 17

Ingram   0   0   10   7 — 17

Wall   6   21   7   3 — 37

First Quarter

W - Evan Boehle 21 pass from Gunner King (pass failed), 8:02 remaining

Second Quarter

W - Jager Thompson 44 pass from King (Hudson Surber pass from King), 8:41

W - Lawson Dankworth 3 pass from King (Tyler Klinesmith kick), 4:17

W - Surber 54 pass from King (pass failed), 1:27

Third Quarter

I - Jason Stewart 59 pass from Logan Spalding (Max Lane kick), 4:34

I - Lane 28 field goal, 2:47

W - Gunner Garza 75 run (Klinesmith kick), 2:32

Fourth Quarter

I - Kendal Boles 17 pass from Spalding (Lane kick), 10:16

W - Klinesmith 42 field goal, 6:29

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