In a dramatic football matchup on November 2, 2024, Mount Marty narrowly defeated Midland with a score of 28-27 at Crane Youngworth Field in Yankton, SD.
Game Summary:
- Final Score: Midland 27, Mount Marty 28
- Mount Marty Record: 5-4 (4-4 in conference)
- Midland Record: 5-4 (4-4 in conference)
Scoring Breakdown:
- 1st Quarter:
- 2nd Quarter:
- Finder added another field goal from 30 yards.
- Midland answered with a 93-yard kickoff return touchdown by Tyson Denkert.
- Jacob Jones scored on a 2-yard run for Midland, but the PAT failed.
- Arthur Oliver returned the failed PAT for a 97-yard defensive two-point conversion, pushing Mount Marty ahead.
- 3rd Quarter:
- Denkert scored twice for Midland: a 90-yard run and an 8-yard run, with both PATs good, giving Midland a 27-15 lead.
- 4th Quarter:
- Trevor Fitzgerald caught two touchdown passes from Ryken in the final minutes. The last score came with just 18 seconds left, giving Mount Marty a 28-27 lead.
Key Statistics:
- Total Offense:
- Midland: 397 yards (295 rushing, 102 passing)
- Mount Marty: 347 yards (100 rushing, 247 passing)
- First Downs:
- Midland: 18
- Mount Marty: 24
Standout Performances:
- Mount Marty:
- Midland:
- Tyson Denkert: 27 carries for 250 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus a 93-yard kickoff return touchdown.
- Defensive standout: Jay Ballard led Midland with 9 total tackles, 1 sack, and 2.5 tackles for loss.
Defensive Highlights:
- Mount Marty's defense forced and recovered 3 fumbles, with Asmerom Mahammad returning one for 84 yards.
- Midland's defense recorded 2 sacks and 10 tackles for loss.
Special Teams:
- Mount Marty's kicker Jack Finder went 2/2 on field goals and 2/2 on extra points.
- Midland's kicker Cameron Spicer was 3/4 on PATs.
This game was marked by explosive plays, including Denkert's long runs and Oliver's rare defensive two-point return, culminating in a last-minute comeback by Mount Marty.
