Hornets hold on for 28-26 win over Snook Bluejays

Caldwell survives late rally by Bluejays

DONTAVIAN JOHNSON CARRIES the ball for Caldwell as Snook’s Jose Garcia defends. Caldwell held on last Friday at Hornet Stadium for a close victory 28-26. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders
DONTAVIAN JOHNSON CARRIES the ball for Caldwell as Snook’s Jose Garcia defends. Caldwell held on last Friday at Hornet Stadium for a close victory 28-26. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

It was a gut check for both sides.

The Caldwell Hornets held on for a 28-26 win over Snook in the season opener last Friday in Caldwell, stopping the Bluejays on two critical two-point conversion plays in the second half and again in the final minute as Snook was driving for what could have been the winning points after two key fumble recoveries.

The Hornets had built a 28-14 lead in the fourth quar…