University (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) outlasts Goose Creek (S.C.)After losing 56-55 in triple overtime to Trinity Catholic in the 2B title game last season,
University (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) was determined to avoid a similar fate.
University traveled to South Carolina and outlasted
Goose Creek (S.C.) 52-51 in double overtime in one of the weekend's more intriguing out of state match ups.
With the score tied 42-42 at the end of regulation, the team traded field goals and headed to a second extra frame.
That's when, following a touchdown by University, Goose Creek found the end zone and attempted to end it with a two-point conversion but was denied.
University fought back the entire game after falling behind 14-0 early on and trailing 28-14 in the third quarter.
With the game tied 35-35,
Caleb Kinlaw broke free for a long score to give Goose Greek a 42-35 lead with half way through the fourth.
However, University battled back once more, scoring with less than a minute to play to knot the score at 42 and force overtime.
Ranked the No. 3 small school nationally in the summer, University is a favorite to capture Florida's 3A state title this season.
