The Viewmont Vikings found that out first hand Friday night in 14-7 win at Region 5 rival Bountiful. The win gives Viewmont the outright region title.
The Vikings were facing a fourth-and-long situation from their own 20 while clinging to a 14-7 lead midway through the final quarter. A bad snap to Viewmont punter Preston Pitt allowed Bountiful Cameron Hansen to block the punt, giving the Braves the break they desperately needed.
However, Pitt was able to scoop up the ball and complete a pass to teammate Tyson Handley, which allowed the Vikings to avoid disaster.
While the completed pass was short of the first down, it served the same purpose as a punt.