For 24 minutes on Sept. 2, it appeared the Southern Regional High School football team was in control and on its way toward a season-opening victory. Then the second half happened.

“We came out flying in the first half,” said junior running back Joe Miele, who carried the ball 10 times for 61 yards and scored the Rams’ two touchdowns during a 21-14 loss to Central Regional. “We went up by 14 at halftime and knew they’d come out swinging.