Miners dig deep against St. Stephens

As the game got under way, the Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow High School (HEM) football team fumbled the ball on their first possession and in a few plays found the St. Stephens team, poised to score the first points of the game. It was 5 yards and goal.

The Miners dug deep and not only prevented a score, but converted a fumble to being the first team to get points.

"Our kids dig deep. We just do it that way," Head Football Coach Zach Scott said. "We find ways to fix it. It is a good way to start a season to have your defense play really well."

Conor McGraw got the first touchdown for the...