Dover Captures Close Win Against York Suburban
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Carter Weems | September 28, 2024
YORK, PA – York Suburban hosted Dover on a wet homecoming night at Dick May Field on Friday Night. Both teams came into the game looking for their first YAIAA division 2 win, but the Eagles of Dover wanted it more.
York Suburban received the kickoff, however they didn’t get far before having to punt it away. Dover would have the same luck on their first drive, and the cycle would continue until the end of the first quarter, which ended scoreless.
The second quarter saw the first touchdown of the game, which was ran in 2 yards by Rylan Bratton. Jakey Royer’s extra point attempt was blocked, making it 6-0 York Suburban with 8 minutes left in the first half. The Trojans’ would continue to build on their momentum, and Gehret Gentzyle was able to get his first touchdown of the season off a 41-yard run. They would try for the two-point conversion and fail, making it 12-0. The Eagles found the back of the endzone once in the first half when Lincoln Decker threw a 54-yard pass to Noah Wentz, who ran it for the touchdown. They made the extra point, ending the first half at 12-7. This was the first game that York Suburban had the lead going into the half, although it was short-lived.
Dover made adjustments coming out of the half, which led to a 2-yard carry at the goal line by Lincoln Decker, putting them in the lead 14-12. York Suburban had multiple opportunities to score, however they came up short every try. At the end of the third quarter, the score remained 14-12.
York Suburban had the ball at the beginning of the fourth quarter but were unable to do anything with it. Both teams went back and forth throughout the final minutes of the game, but the Trojans didn’t concede, and with under 2 minutes left, Alex Ballan had the opportunity to score on 4th and 8, but the pass was incomplete, giving the ball back to Dover for the last time. They ran out the clock, ending the game with a 2-point victory.
With the win, Dover advanced to 2-4, while York Suburban fell to 0-6. The Eagles play at home against a powerful Eastern team next Friday, and the Trojans host Susquehannock.
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