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Mount Marty MOUNT MA 3-4 , 2-4
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Winner Hastings HASTINGS 3-2 , 3-2
Mount Marty MOUNT MA
3-4 , 2-4
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Final
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Hastings HASTINGS
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Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
MOUNT MA Mount Marty 0 10 0 21 31
HASTINGS Hastings 7 7 7 14 35

Game Recap: Football |

Football: Lancers Come Up Short Against Hastings

HASTINGS, Neb. — In a wild, back-and-forth Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) thriller at Lloyd Wilson Field, Hastings (3-2, 3-2) scored an 8-yard touchdown with just 26 seconds remaining to snatch a 35–31 victory from Mount Marty (3-4, 2-4).

After rallying back from multiple two-possession deficits, the Lancers took their first lead of the game with 1:38 left in the fourth quarter on a Rugby Ryken touchdown pass to Moshe Richmond. However, Hastings answered with a swift 7-play drive, capped off by Kaiden Merryman's game-winning touchdown run to close out the contest.

Key Game Highlights

  • Hastings' Early Air Attack: Hastings quarterback Jarrett Synek opened the game in complete rhythm, connecting with wideout Aiden Nicholson for two first-half touchdown passes (17 and 18 yards) to stake the Broncos to a 14–0 lead. Synek finished 25-of-48 for 296 yards and 4 touchdowns.

  • Fourth-Quarter Shootout: Trailing 21–10 heading into the fourth quarter, Mount Marty's passing offense erupted for 21 points in the final period:

    • 14:05: Ryken hit Rodney Broadnax for a 31-yard TD (2pt failed) — 16–21

    • 12:08: Synek answered with a 29-yard TD strike to Josh Levine — 16–28

    • 11:43: Ryken immediately responded with a 65-yard bomb to Michael Coleman (Richmond 2pt good) — 24–28

    • 01:38: Ryken capped a clutch late drive with a 3-yard TD pass to Moshe Richmond — 31–28

  • The Heartbreak Finish: With only 1:38 remaining and trailing by three, Hastings drove into Lancer territory. With 26 seconds on the clock, Kaiden Merryman rushed into the endzone from 8 yards out to deliver the final blow.

  • Passing Display: Ryken threw for 297 yards and 4 touchdowns on 20-of-35 passing. Moshe Richmond hauled in 6 catches for 84 yards and a score, while Michael Coleman recorded a game-high 75 receiving yards on 2 catches (including the 65-yard TD).

Defensive Standouts

  • Arthur Oliver (MMU): Led the Lancer defense with 8 total tackles (5 solo) and 2.0 tackles for loss.

  • Cole Cripps (MMU): Tallied 6 total tackles and recovered a fumble forced by the defense.

  • Justyce Hostetler (HAST): Paced Hastings with 9 total tackles (5 solo).

  • Jaden Williams & Dawson Kissinger (HAST): Recorded 8 tackles apiece, combining for 3.5 TFLs and 1.5 sacks.

Team Stat Comparison

Statistic Mount Marty Hastings
First Downs 21 27
Total Offensive Yards 360 372
Passing Yards 297 296
Rushing Yards 63 76
Yards Per Play 5.3 5.1
3rd Down Efficiency 4 of 15 (27%) 8 of 16 (50%)
4th Down Efficiency 3 of 3 (100%) 2 of 2 (100%)
Turnovers 2 (1 INT, 1 FUM) 1 (1 FUM)
Penalties-Yards 4-60 11-178
Time of Possession 28:29 31:31

Scoring Breakdown

  • 1st Quarter:

    • HAST: Jarrett Synek 17-yd pass to Aiden Nicholson TD (Willmott kick) — 0–7

  • 2nd Quarter:

    • HAST: Jarrett Synek 18-yd pass to Aiden Nicholson TD (Willmott kick) — 0–14

    • MMU: Camden Vance 22-yd Field Goal — 3–14

    • MMU: Rugby Ryken 21-yd pass to Jordan Anderson TD (Vance kick) — 10–14

  • 3rd Quarter:

    • HAST: Jarrett Synek 19-yd pass to Aiden Nicholson TD (Willmott kick) — 10–21

  • 4th Quarter:

    • MMU: Rugby Ryken 31-yd pass to Rodney Broadnax TD (2pt failed) — 16–21

    • HAST: Jarrett Synek 29-yd pass to Josh Levine TD (Willmott kick) — 16–28

    • MMU: Rugby Ryken 65-yd pass to Michael Coleman TD (Richmond 2pt pass good) — 24–28

    • MMU: Rugby Ryken 3-yd pass to Moshe Richmond TD (Vance kick) — 31–28

    • HAST: Kaiden Merryman 8-yd rush TD (Willmott kick) — 31–35

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