East led the entire way, and Rowan battled back and went ahead for good late in the 4th. Cross had over 200 yds on the ground for the Vikes.

East was up 17-16 with about 4 minutes to go and could have gone for a 30 yard field goal by their excellent kicker. I wander why they went for it on 4th down rather than kick? It could have put them up 20-16 and even with the quick score by Rowan they would have been down 22-20 with 3 minutes to get into field goal range again? Hindsight being 20/20 kind of thing I guess.

I thought East really was in position to shock the area tonight but let it get away.

 

The last two weeks has seen East take a 30 point lead late into the game against West Carter to hold on for a 30-20 win. Tonight is was a 17-0 lead late in the game to see Rowan roll off 22 straight.

Coach Brown & his staff are doing a great job of coaching & winning with a group of young players. Great lesson for any team of what can happen if you never quit playing.