Class 1 State Semifinals: Riverheads 17 Essex 14 - FINAL

[pizzzzza]

Riverheads drives deep into Essex territory but turns it over on downs.

Trojans take over at own 22.

1Q 7:19.

 

[Region c]

Riverheads drives deep into Essex territory but turns it over on downs.

Trojans take over at own 22.

1Q 7:19.

Sounds like the refs are flag happy

 

[Region c]

Riverheads turns it over on downs on Essex 28 as 1st quarter ends

 

[pizzzzza]

Please feel free to take over updates - I'll update the score in the heading

 

[pizzzzza]

Essex had another first and goal at the gladiators one, but sideline warning pushed ball back to the 15 yard line.

 

[Region c]

Please feel free to take over updates - I'll update the score in the heading

Touchdown Essex, 5 minutes 11 seconds left in 2nd quarter 7-0

 

[pizzzzza]

That Essex TD was K.J. Dameron with a 1-yard touchdown run.

 

[Region c]

That Essex TD was K.J. Dameron with a

That Essex TD was K.J. Dameron with a 1-yard touchdown run.

Riverheads shocks the football world, scored thru the air. Tied at 7 with 1:04 left in the 1st half

 

[Region c]

Riverheads snags an interception. Tack on a personal foul against Essex and Riverheads has a 1st down on Essex 19 with 30 seconds

 

[Region c]

Riverheads snags an interception. Tack on a personal foul against Essex and Riverheads has a 1st down on Essex 19 with 30 seconds

Riverheads takes it in from 9 yards after another Essex personal foul. 23 seconds in first half, Riverheads 14-7

 

[pizzzzza]

Half: Riverheads 14, Essex 7.

Blake Smith with his second interception of the game to end the first half.

He returned it for a TD but it was ruled dead for reasons unknown.

 

[Region c]

Half: Riverheads 14, Essex 7.

Blake Smith with his second interception of the game to end the first half.

He returned it for a TD but it was ruled dead for reasons unknown.

The refs are handily winning this state semifinal. Terrible officiating but at least they're calling it awful on both teams

 

[pizzzzza]

The refs are handily winning this state semifinal. Terrible officiating but at least they're calling it awful on both teams

Riverheads fans have every right to feel upset right now. Inadvertent whistle is the ruling on why Blake Smith’s pick-six was ruled back. Gladiators should be up two touchdowns

 

[pizzzzza]

Essex goes three-and-out. Riverheads takes over at own 37, leading 14-7. 3Q 5:29.

 

[pizzzzza]

Fourth and goal from the 3.

Skillman with 20-yard FG.

Riverheads ups lead to 17-7

32.4 sec left in third

 

[pizzzzza]

Dameron gets 4 on first down as third quarter ends with Gladiators leading Essex 17-7

 

[pizzzzza]

Essex fumbles at the Riverheads 10 yard line. 6:34

 

[pizzzzza]

Third and 2 for Gladiators.

Jordan gets first down and has helmet yanked off.

Face mask penalty and first down for Riverheads at Essex 43. 3:47 left

 

[pizzzzza]

Riverheads forced to punt. Essex takes over at own 33, trailing 17-7. 1:50 remaining.

 

[pizzzzza]

Essex pass incomplete. Third and goal at 5. 46.3 sec left. RH up 17-7

 

[TrojanFan22560]

Riverheads wins 17-14

 

[pizzzzza]

Ashlock hits Delonte Norman for 4 yard TD pass. 38.5 sec left. False start on PAT. 25 yard PAT try. Good. Riverheads now leads 17-14.

Riverheads recovers onsides kick and holds on for the win.

 

[pizzzzza]

FINAL: Riverheads 17, Essex 14. Gladiators with a gutsy win and will now play for their third straight state title and fifth since 2000 next week vs. winner of Galax/Chilhowie in Salem.

 

[mmqp]

FINAL: Riverheads 17, Essex 14. Gladiators with a gutsy win and will now play for their second straight state title and fifth since 2000 next week vs. winner of Galax/Chilhowie in Salem.

***Third straight

 

[pizzzzza]

Sorry that's just what the guy said on twitter...I'll change it

 

[mmqp]

Lol it's all good. Thanks for all the work you do on here. It is greatly appreciated.

 

[Baseball215]

6th state title game won 4 lost 1