Akron Thriller – East 28, Garfield 26 (PHOTO GALLERY)

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Sykotyk | October 27, 2024

A slow back-and-forth game features a thrilling last minute comeback that falls just short for the Garfield Rams.

After trading touchdowns for a 6-6 tie, East jumped out to a two score lead, up 28-12 thanks to Ziaire Stevens and Braylon Bush. Late in the game, after turning the ball over on downs, Garfield secures an interception, and sets up an epic finish.

Josiah White scores on a 49-yard touchdown reception. After the two-point conversion, Garfield trailed 28-20 with 35 seconds left. Garfield recovered the onside kick. And in a few plays, were down at the 14 yard line. With another incompletion, just eleven seconds were left on the clock. With three seconds remaining, a pass down to the three yard line setup the penultimate play.

Quarterback Kevin Strickling cut to the right and dover over a diving defender for a 3 yard touchdown run. 28-26 with the pending PAT attempt. The run up the middle was stuffed by the East Dragon defenders. Giving them a playoff berth and the victory over Garfield, 28-26.