Maestas’ return gives Spring Mountain win over Cougars

Spring Mountain's James Maestas had a 57-yard kickoff return for a touchdown with 43 seconds left in the game to lift the Eagles (7-3) to a 42-38 win over visiting Laughlin (7-2) on Thursday.

Laughlin scored to take a 38-34 lead in the final minute, but Maestas’ third touchdown of the game put the Eagles back on top.

Maestas also rushed 16 times for 152 yards and a touchdown and caught two passes for 47 yards and a score.

Spring Mountain quarterback Robby Lindbloom was 7-for-10 passing for 96 yards and three TDs. Marquise Lewis hauled in two scoring strikes.