SAGINAW TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Down 7-3 at half, the Heritage Hawks (3-2) (1-2) put together a late scoring drive and a defensive shutout in a 10-7 win over the Lapeer Lightning (4-1) (2-1). It was Heritage's first in the SVL South and a homecoming victory.
Starting at their own 38 yard line with 2:04 remaining in the third quarter, a Grayson Byam 33-yard reception kicked off what would be a go-ahead scoring drive. After a first down pick up, the Hawks were faced with a 3rd and 12.
Junior Connor Grief rolled out, jumped and threw a ball to the back corner of the end zone into the hands of junior Daylin Taylor, a 14-yard reception to put Heritage ahead.
Lapeer on their final two drives, entered Heritage territory but came away with no points. An 11-play, 59 yard drive stalled out in the redzone. A 32-yard field goal attempted for the Lightning was blocked with 5:45 in the fourth quarter. Lapeer senior Talan Summer contributed 41 all-purpose yards on the drive.
After a Steven Rodriguez punt downed at the one by DeOndrae "DJ" Burns, Lapeer took over with under two minutes. The Lightning got it to the Hawks 42-yard line before a deflected pass was intercepted by DJ Burns to seal the victory.
Rounding Things Out
Connor Grief was also a threat on the ground rushing for 59 yards.
Up Next
On Friday, October 4th, Heritage will head to Flint and play Carman-Ainsworth at 7 pm. Lapeer hosts Grand Blanc. Tonight's full game archive is available here.
The next High School Football Game of the Week presented by the Forward Corporation will be Freeland facing Garber. Pregame coverage begins at 6:50 pm, following The Payoff which will be live on-site starting at 6 pm.
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