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High school football: Lancers down Knights in overtime

Freddy would of kicked it....

We did it!!! This was the game of the year, the Region 1 Championship game in reality. Viewmont is 3-0, but all their wins are against the weakest region teams.

Northridge absolutely dominated in the 1st qtr, up 14-0, driving & looking like they'd go up 21-0 & put the lights out early on Layton's home...in the 1st qtr! That was the last time NRidge would score. Layton was probably negative yardage in the 1st qtr, but something in the air changed, as Layton's D absolutely dominated the NRidge, a team that only a CA team has held to <35 pts. Karl Williams (LaVaughn Jackson still out) was back in as RB at the start of the 2nd qtr, and he lit up the NRidge D, piling over top of defenders like the man-child he is. Pinched nerve and all, he brought his team back. Not fully recovered from his pinched nerve, he still dominiated. Hats off to you Karl.

Should win rest of region games and possibly be 2nd straight year they'll go undefeated in Region 1. Will be interesting to see how the brackets roll out. Keeping an eye out on Alta & Bingham.

"ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY" NO YOU BLEW YOUR ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY BUT WERE GIVEN ANOTHER ONE BECAUSE THE OTHER TEAM JUMPED OFFSIDES.

WAY TO GO LANCERS! I Knew all along we could beat the knights...it just took a hard battle! We love you guys!

If you win out in Region 1, you'll see Bingham in the semi's. That is if you make it that far! Alta and Bingham are in different brackets this year, and will probably meet in the finals

Two great teams, a great game. I'm happy for the Lancers and Coach Batchelor. They have not had an easy year. Congrats, guys!

explain yourself

So you Learn... the football Gods smiled on us:)

Good call or bad call any thoughts:
nine seconds left pass play,
44 yard kick to tie in OT

I'm a former Lancer and I have to admit that Layton didn't necesarily win the game rather than Northridge losing it. All the coach had to do was kick the ball...twice! Layton was dominated, except for the 2nd quarter, and should have lost. I give them credit for never giving up and coming out on top. Well done Lancers!

please kick the fg

Sounds like Northridge blew it by not kicking a chip shot, basically another p.a.t.
Why???

Any comments criticizing players or coaches will be deleted.

play calling decided the outcome of this win. layton lucks out again and wins a game they didn't deserve. thanks for throwing layton the region title n ridge.

How can you say Layton didn't deserve it? They didn't give up. Play calling always plays a factor but the kids have to make it work and Layton did. Northridge probably should have went for the FG, that's on the coach, that aside, the Knights could have still made it happen but Layton stopped them. Granted it looked to be a Northridge win but come on, Layton pulled through. They are fighters and they fought, which to me equals a deserved win.

good job layton. we're still cheering for you

Layton got outplayed and if you were at the game it was obvious they did. Nridge had numerous chances to win the game but did not take them. However you have to give credit where credit is due, and Layton took their chances to win. The Nridge defense played their best game of the year holding Layton to around 150 total yards. Both of Layton's scoring drives were less than 50 yards. Too bad that the game had to end like it did i was rooting for the Ridge.

I WAS at the game. Both of Layton's drives were "OVER" 50 YARDS. You are mistaken. ONe was around 70 yards and another about 60. Check your stats. I was sitting on the Layton 30 yard line & I know where the drive started. Both started due to NRidge punts. Maybe you were on the ground level and couldn't tell. I was on the top row and could see everything.

Layton clearly outplayed NRidge in the 2nd qtr, when Williams was put in at RB. The team needed him and he responded, playing hurt as he is. The 2nd half was scoreless. A great defensive battle. The Layton D stepped up again.....GO REDZONE D IS THE BOMB!!!

Region 1 & beyond. Beware. Williams and Jackson are healing. When healthy, Layton's offense will be in full force. The force is with Layton.

Peni and Karl, job well done. Both of these young men fought through injury and played their butts off in this rivalry game. You made your teams, school and parents very proud...Good luck Peni and NRidge on the rest of your season. I'm glad this game is over so I can start routing for you again.

I thought the play call not to kick it was a good call. they had nine seconds clearly enough time to go for the easier score or get the ball centered for the chip shot. It was great D by Layton to force Northridge to reverse direction and chew up the rest of the clock. Did we forget that it was a gift for Northridge in the first place to have the ball where they did w/ a chance to win. Layton was the better team through three quarters and OT Layton D bend but don't break.

I can't wait to play Bingham if we get that far that will be an awesome chance to hang with the big guys...!!!