KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – A.L. Brown’s Brian Gutierrez kicked the go-ahead field goal with 2 minutes, 8 seconds left in the game and Nakohr Wise intercepted a pass in his own end zone in the final seconds to help the Cream of Cabarrus No. 1-ranked Wonders upset previously unbeaten Vance, 24-21, in high school football Friday.
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Lewis Harris (left) of the A.L. Brown Wonders celebrates with teammate Nakohr Wise (27) after Wise intercepted a pass to seal the win over the Vance Cougars at A.L. Brown High School on September 30, 2016 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The Wonders defeated the Cougars 24-21. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Tribune)
Steven Howie (2) of the A.L. Brown Wonders runs with the football during first half action against the Vance Cougars at A.L. Brown High School on September 30, 2016 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The Wonders defeated the Cougars 24-21. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Tribune)
The A.L. Brown Wonders faced off against the Vance Cougars at A.L. Brown High School on September 30, 2016 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The Wonders defeated the Cougars 24-21. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Tribune)
Kingsley Ifedi (12) of the Vance Cougars stiff arms Cinsere Allison (5) of the A.L. Brown Wonders as he runs with the football at A.L. Brown High School on September 30, 2016 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The Wonders defeated the Cougars 24-21. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Tribune)
Zach Williamson (11) of the A.L. Brown Wonders runs with the football during first half action against the Vance Cougars at A.L. Brown High School on September 30, 2016 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The Wonders defeated the Cougars 24-21. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Tribune)
Ja'querius Bost (22) of the A.L. Brown Wonders catches a pass in front of Isaiah Ely-Bembry (5) of the Vance Cougars during first half action at A.L. Brown High School on September 30, 2016 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The Wonders defeated the Cougars 24-21. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Tribune)
Markilius Williams (3) of the Vance Cougars is tackled for a 7-yard loss by Steven Howie (2) of the A.L. Brown Wonders during first half action at A.L. Brown High School on September 30, 2016 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The Wonders defeated the Cougars 24-21. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Tribune)
Zach Williamson (11) of the A.L. Brown Wonders looks for running room against the Vance Cougars at A.L. Brown High School on September 30, 2016 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The Wonders defeated the Cougars 24-21. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Tribune)
Kingsley Ifedi (12) of the Vance Cougars is tackled by Najee Williams (88) of the A.L. Brown Wonders during second half action at A.L. Brown High School on September 30, 2016 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The Wonders defeated the Cougars 24-21. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Tribune)
Brian Gutierrez (29) of the A.L. Brown Wonders follows through on what would turn out to be the game winning field goal during fourth quarter action against the Vance Cougars at A.L. Brown High School on September 30, 2016 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The Wonders defeated the Cougars 24-21. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Tribune)
Markilius Williams (3) of the Vance Cougars is tackled by Jalen Nixon (83) of the A.L. Brown Wonders during second half action at A.L. Brown High School on September 30, 2016 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The Wonders defeated the Cougars 24-21. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Tribune)
Jalen Nixon (83) of the A.L. Brown Wonders is all smiles following the win over the Vance Cougars at A.L. Brown High School on September 30, 2016 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The Wonders defeated the Cougars 24-21. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Tribune)
Nakohr Wise (27) of the A.L. Brown Wonders gets a hug following the win over the Vance Cougars at A.L. Brown High School on September 30, 2016 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The Wonders defeated the Cougars 24-21. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Tribune)
The A.L. Brown Wonders celebrate their win over the Vance Cougars at A.L. Brown High School on September 30, 2016 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The Wonders defeated the Cougars 24-21. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Tribune)
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