Mistakes and missed opportunities eventually caught up with Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's football team during a 20-12 loss to South O'Brien on Sept. 11 at Peterson Field. The game marked the beginning of Class A District 1 play for both teams.

Since the Hawks scored all their points in the first half and the Wolverines' all came in the final quarter, it might seem that each team won a half. But Hawk coach Tyler Horkey didn't see it that way.

"It wasn't a tale of two halves," he said. "We made so many mistakes."

Whether it was fumbles (3), interceptions (4) or penalties (13 for 115 yards), the n...