The name of the game was defense in the second round game between the Erath Lady Bobcats and the North Vermilion Lady Patriots, which saw the Lady Bobcats eek out a 26-24 victory.
A.J. Perro is a three-year starter in the Kaplan Pirates defensive backfield.
For most football teams the field goal kicker is only remembered if he misses a game-winning field goal.
The Kaplan Pirates scored 14 points in the first half and hung on to win 14-7 against Richwood in the second round of the Class 3A playoff game on Friday.
The last time these Vermilion Catholic and Central Catholic faced off, Central had a 17-10 lead at halftime, but VC scored 34 points in the second half to win, the first meeting 44-31.