As Salem defenders stand by helplessly, Houston quarterback Wyatt Hughes takes a knee on the final play of the Tigers' victory that put an end to a 40-year losing streak. Credit: DOUG DAVISON | HOUSTON HERALD

The streak is over.

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Doug Davison is a writer, photographer and newsroom assistant for the Houston Herald. Contact him by phone at 417-967-2000 or by email at ddavison@houstonherald.com.