Last-second field goal sends Navy past Kansas State
Navy players celebrate by hoisting the trophy after winning the 61st AutoZone Liberty Bowl Dec. 31, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Navy quarterback Malcom Perry (10) scrambles past a Kansas State University defender during the first half of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Dec. 31, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Navy running back Myles Fells (23) stiff-arms a Kansas State defender during the 61st AutoZone Liberty Bowl Dec. 31, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Navy fans celebrate during a 20-17 victory over Kansas State University at the 61st AutoZone Liberty Bowl Dec. 31, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Navy quarterback Malcom Perry (10) flips the ball to running back Keoni-Kordell Makekau (28) during the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Dec. 31, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Kansas State University quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) throws the ball against Navy during the first half of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Dec. 31, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The Navy band dances during the 61st AutoZone Liberty Bowl Dec. 31, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Navy quarterback Malcom Perry (10) rushes the ball during the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Dec. 31, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Navy wide receiver Chance Warren (13) makes a diving catch during the 61st AutoZone Liberty Bowl Dec. 31, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Kansas State University running back James Gilbert (34) rushes against the Navy defense during the 61st AutoZone Liberty Bowl Dec. 31, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Midshipmen capitalize on two big trick plays and a late field goal to win AutoZone Liberty Bowl over Kansas State.
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John Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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