Look: Highland Park stuns McKinney on last-second field goal in Texas high school football playoffs

Scots hit 28-yard field goal as time expires to defeat McKinney in area round

Highland Park pulled off a thrilling victory in the area round of the Texas high school football playoffs Friday, hitting a game-winning field goal as time expired to take down McKinney. 

The Scots trailed by 15 points at halftime but stormed back in the second half to defeat the Lions, 22-21. After the game-winning field goal went through the uprights with no time left on the clock, Highland Park's entire team rushed the field in celebration.

FINAL: Highland Park 22, McKinney 21

The kick is good from 28 yds out and Highland Park pulls off a stunning comeback! McKinney's 21-6 halftime lead is spoiled by the Scots, who oust the Lions in the area round. Crazy game. pic.twitter.com/ZnqX9PZboh

— Matt Welch (@MWelchSLM) November 18, 2023

Highland Park is set to take on Southlake Carroll next week in the UIL 6A D1 regional semifinals. The Dragons defeated Frenship, 49-7, in their area round matchup on Thursday night.

Keller Holmes rushed for two touchdowns for Highland Park, which fell behind 21-6 by halftime.

(Feature photo by Brian McLean)

-- Zach Shugan | zshugan@gmail.com | @SBLiveTX