Knights Spoil Bronco Homecoming with Comeback Victory
Photo by Keith Stewart
ALAH’s freshman Marcus Vanausdoll escapes a pack of Broncos during Friday’s contest. Vanausdoll had two carries for 15 yards and two catches for seven yards.
October 8, 2014
ALAH climbs back from 14-point deficit to win
by Keith Stewart
keith@newsprogress.com
After a second quarter scoring draught and a Bronco kickoff return for a touchdown to open the third, Friday night’s conference contest wasn’t looking good for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond. But somehow, the Knights dug in and climbed out of the hole to win narrowly 27-26.
While the Knights started the scoring off with a Steven Wright 10-yard rushing touchdown just 7:54 into the first quarter, ALAH was held scoreless the rest of the half. Meanwhile, the Broncos immediately responded with an 8-play series that ended with a 40-yard touchdown reception. The Knights ensuing possession ended just four plays in when quarterback Tyler Schuring’s pass was intercepted. The Broncos would eventually capitalize, though first converting on a big 4-and-1 on the Knights’ 25-yard line. With the 2-point conversion, Cerro-Gordo/Bement took a 14-6 lead, and would then force back-to-back ALAH punts.