A costly turnover inside the five-yard line cost No. 12 Italy (10-3) a tying touchdown in the closing minutes of a 20-13 third round loss to No. 4 Crawford (13-0) in Alvarado.
The Pirates, who scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, advance to meet Marlin (10-3) on Dec. 3, in Belton. Italy defeated the Bulldogs, 23-21, earlier in the season. They have won seven straight, including a 52-36 play…
