Sparrows Point’s combination of Heather Gorsuch and Madelynne Davis struck twice in double overtime when they connected with on a touchdown pass and a one-point conversion in a 13-12 win over Kenwood in flag football.
Sparrows Point coach Jovan Bryant was proud of his team.
“It was a huge win for us. This was our first overtime game,” Bryant told Eastcountytimes.com after the game.
“Even though we gave up that touchdown late in the 4th, we continued to fight. We had to step up big on the defensive side of the ball.”
The game was tied 6-6 after regulation and created the unique opportunity for overtime.
Both teams get one play in overtime at their opponents 10-yard line. If they score, they get a chance to either go for a one or two-point conversion.
The other team get to opportunity to match or outscore their opponent.
Kenwood and Sparrows Point defenses shut out the opposing offenses on the first overtime possession.
The Bluebirds scored a touchdown on the second overtime but missed the conversion. Then the Gorsuch and Davis ended the game.
This game was all about defense as it was scoreless at halftime.
Sparrows Point had four interceptions on the day and Kenwood picked off two of Sparrows Point’s passes.
Adriana Torres, Lily Martinez, Ava Johnston and Cherelle Jones had the Pointers’ interceptions. Jones also had key flag pulls.
The Pointers finally got in end zone in the third quarter when their defense stopped Kenwood at their own 20 and Johnston scored on a 1-yard run.
Johnston also broke off a 30-yard run for the Pointers and ended a Kenwood drive near the end zone with an interception.
“We played a great game all-around. We continued to fight until the end and were able to get the huge win,” Bryant added.
The Bluebirds got into a rhyme in the second half with the ground game and Annette Jones completed passes downfield but couldn’t get into the end zone.
Kenwood finally got on the scoreboard when Jones connected on a 40-yard touchdown pass.
It appeared Kenwood was about to score when Jaoni Goodwin throw a half-back option pass but the play was called back before the end of the second half.