On Thursday Night, the Cloudland Highlanders (7-2, 4-0) escaped a wild final two minutes and overtime to defeat the Grace Christian Rams (5-4, 1-3) 41-35. The Rams used every trick they had, but Cloudland enjoyed the treat as the victory ensured the Highlanders at least a second place finish with a chance to capture the conference title against Hampton next Friday.
However, Grace Christian had other plans. The Rams blocked a ‘Lander punt with 1:22 left in the game. The Rams would score with :23 left on an Amos two yard touchdown. The extra point was blocked giving the Highlanders 35-27 lead. On the ensuing kickoff, the Rams kicked an onside kick and recovered at the ‘Lander 45. The next play saw Self lateral to Williams who found Amos for a 45 yard touchdown with :11 left in the game. Amos ran in the two point conversion to send the game into overtime.
The Rams won the overtime toss and elected to go on offense first. However, they could not capitalize as the ‘Lander defense held on fourth down. Cloudland started and ended their possession and game on the same play. Hughes ran in from ten yards out to score and to give the ‘Landers the 41-35 victory.
The Rams won the overtime toss and elected to go on offense first. However, they could not capitalize as the ‘Lander defense held on fourth down. Cloudland started and ended their possession and game on the same play. Hughes ran in from ten yards out to score and to give the ‘Landers the 41-35 victory.
For the complete review of the game against Grace Christian, check this week's Avery Journal Times. The Avery Journal Sports Blog will have a preview of Hampton beginning on Thursday.
