The Hornets scored 20 unanswered fourth quarter points to stun the Panthers who finish on the year. Akili Smith jr had two touchdown passes in the final of the game including the game-winner with Courtney Miller-Thompson made a leaping catch in the corner of the end zone to complete the comeback victory for the Hornets who improved to on the season.
The Panthers took a lead late in the third quarter when Florida State-commit Brady Smigel connected with senior star Shane Rosenthal on a yard touchdown. The PAT was missed. Three Panthers fumbles kept Lincoln in the game and the final one led to an unbelievable game-tying score. On fourth and goal from the yard line, Smith's pass went off the hands of Rosenthal and Joshua Newbern caught the ball while laying on his back in the end zone.
The Hornets got the ball with to play on the Panthers 38 yard-line and pulled out the dramatic win. Newbury Park got three touchdown passes from Smigel who also ran for another score but they could not close out Lincoln. Mike Klan is the sports director for News Channel To learn more about Mike, click here. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here. If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.
High School Sports. Spectrum Sportsnet Newbury Park loses in the final seconds. By Mike Klan. Published December 7, am. Newbury Park Panthers. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here. Open toolbar Accessibility Tools.
