No Quit: Aces storm back to beat Benton

MT. CARMEL — "No Quit" is just one of the many defining characteristics of Mt. Carmel varsity football team, which stormed back from a 17-point deficit in the second half to beat the Benton Rangers and advance to the quarterfinals of the IHSA 3A football playoffs, 32-24.The first half was all Benton, as the Rangers took a 17 point lead into the locker room; but the Golden Aces scored three straight touchdowns in the third quarter to take the lead.Mt. Carmel’s special teams unit kick started the second half comeback, as senior Shain Meador returned the opening kickoff 80 yards for the touchdown. The Aces found the end zone again for the two point try, making it a two score game, 8-17.The Aces fired right back during the kick-off, as Mt. Carmel recovered their own onside kick to take back over on offense. Deisher added to his stats again, passing to Meador for another trip to the red zone.Mt.

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