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October 17, 2019 at 4:03 AM

AUSTIN -- One bad minute pretty much sealed Austin's fate on Wednesday.

The Packers were hosting Albert Lea in Big Southeast District action. Albert lea's Logan Howe connect with Jayjor Ruei for a 10-yard touchdown pass on fourth down. Austin fumbled the ensuing kickoff and Albert Lea recovered and struck immediately with a 31-yard TD pass from Howe to Javarus Mucha-Owens to put the Tigers up 14-0.

Austin battled back, with Teyghan Hovland hitting Agwa Nywesh with a 36-yard touchdown pass, but Albert Lea responded in a strange way. Howe fumbled, but teammate Chase Hill picked up the fumble and carried it 20 yards for a touchdown to put the Tigers up 21-7 at halftime.

Albert Lea would go on to claim a 24-7 win.

Austin ends the regular season with a record of 2-6, as does Albert Lea.

The Packers will open Section 1AAAAA Tournament play on Tuesday at a foe that has yet to be determined.

Albert Lea 24, Austin 7

Albert Lea 14 7 0 3 — 24

Austin 0 7 0 0 — 7