M.J. Lemke drops back to pass and he's hit as he throws by LB Darryl Veal Jr. The 'ol tuck rule (think Brady's Pats against the Raiders in the snow in January of 2022) has the Kempsville fans upset because it's ruled incomplete, not a fumble.
Cox is trying to get methodical and milk the clock some, but the Kempsville defense is not cooperating with them as a 3rd & 2 run is limited to just a gain of 1. Fourth down time and another decision, this time for Coach Tyler Noe of Cox...
Electing to go for it, Cox sees QB Max Palmerton get stopped behind the line of scrimmage on 4th & 1 from the Kempsville 42 for a loss of 3.
That gives Kempsville the ball at their own 45 with 6:41 to go, trailing by 9. An incomplete pass by C.J. Spence, then a short completion for just a yard to Tyron Kellam, immediately tackled by Jacob Palmerton.
On 3rd & 9, the Chiefs go with trips left and it's another pass attempt. Spence scrambles around and hes intercepted by Max Palmerton, who returns it 18 yards to the KHS 42 with 5:25 to go.