Grand Valley State’s Dramatic Win Advances Them to Division II Quarterfinals
Avery Moore emerged as the hero in a thrilling victory when he scored a walk-off five-yard touchdown to secure a 24-21 win over Pittsburg State, advancing the Lakers to the quarterfinals of the Division II playoffs. The dramatic victory completed a 10-point fourth-quarter come-from-behind win for Grand Valley State (11-1).
Moore, who shared time at quarterback with Cade Peterson, orchestrated the winning drive by taking a direct snap to score the go-ahead touchdown, setting up Grand Valley State to take on undefeated Harding in the next round.
Grand Valley State Edges Past Pittsburg State
The game was defined by lively exchanges, with Grand Valley State and Pittsburg State scoring a pair of touchdowns in the first half to head into halftime tied at 14. Tariq Reid, standout rusher for the Lakers, scored both first-half touchdowns with crucial runs that kept Grand Valley in the game.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Grand Valley State, Alma football both advance to playoff quarterfinals
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