Class 2A Division II state semifinal: Albany football against Gruver

The Albany football team takes the field before the Class 2A Division II state semifinal against Gruver at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany captains Payne Hebel (70), Cameron Dacus (5), Cutter Edgar (21) and Ryan Hill (20) shake hands with the Gruver captains before the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

The referee indicates Albany won the coin toss against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany's Ryan Hill (20) delivers the opening kickoff against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany's Ryan Hill (20) wraps up Gunter's Brice McLaughlin (33) in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany's Cameron Dacus (5) reaches for a pass against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany quarterback Ben West (4) throws a pass against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany running back Cutter Edgar (21) carries the ball against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany's Cutter Edgar (21) tries to find a running lane against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany's Ryan Hill (20) and Gregori Mikeska (63) sandwich Gruver's Brice McLaughlin (33) in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany's Ryan Hill (20) returns an interception for a touchdown against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany's Ryan Hill (20) is congratulated by Gregori Mikeska (63) after retuning an interception for a touchdown against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany's Ben West (4) picks up Ryan Hill (20) after a defensive touchdown against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany's Ryan Hill (20) gets lifted into the air by Ben West (4) following his interception returned for a touchdown against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany's Cutter Edgar (21) carries the ball against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany's Brooks Neece (30) stands up Gruver's Brice McLaughlin (33) for a loss in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany linebacker Brooks Neece (30) tackles Gruver's Brice McLaughlin (33) for a loss in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany's Tyler Beard (61) and Payne Hebel (70) bring down Gruver quarterback Keegan Kelp (10) on fourth down in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

The Albany offense looks to the sideline for a play call against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

The United States and Texas state flags wave in the wind as Albany and Gruver played in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany head coach Denney Faith looks at his play sheet against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany head coach Denney Faith looks on against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany coach Denney Faith goes out to the field during a timeout against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

The Albany football team huddles during a timeout against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany head coach Denney Faith looks on against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany receiver Ryan Hill (20) drags Gruver's Connor Haynes (5) for extra yards after a catch in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany coach Denney Faith watches a play against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany quarterback Ben West (4) lets go of a pass against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany head coach Denney Faith looks on during the Class 2A Division II state semifinal against Gruver at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany's Cameron Dacus (5) reaches out to haul in an interception before halftime against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Albany quarterback Ben West (4) sets to throw a pass against Gruver in the Class 2A Division II state semifinal at Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium in Plainview on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.