It was only fitting that a stellar defensive play decided the game between Class 6A, Region 1 rivals Spanish Fort and St. Paul’s.

Spanish Fort senior safety Caleb Chesser picked off a pass and returned it 19 yards for the winning touchdown in the Toros’ 27-13 road win. The game was tied with just over six minutes to play when Chesser tracked a high pass that tipped off the fingers of receiver Tank Jones. Chesser made the interception and raced down the right sideline for the deciding score.