Spencer/Columbus Defeats Pittsville in Thriller
A back and forth affair saw the lead change hands twice in the final two minutes, with Spencer/Columbus prevailing for a 28-22 nonconference win in week 2.
The Rockets held a 14-6 halftime lead after scores from Mac Konieczny on a 34 yard pass from Devin Timmler and a Jack Hoeper 3 yard run.
“Pittsville is a good football team. They fought back to put us down late. They are a well-coached very classy program. Luther is one of the best football players in the area with out a doubt,” shared Spencer/Columbus Head Coach Jason Gorst.
Hoeper’s 1 yard run in the third quarter pushed the S/C lead to 20-6 before the Panthers fought back.
Jameson Krueger caught a 37 yard halfback option pass from Dawson Luther followed by a Dalton Darr 10 yard reception to give Pittsville a 22-20 lead with 1:44 left.
The Rockets then scored on their final drive of the game with Hoeper’s third touchdown run, this one for seven yards.
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