Springs Scores Game Winner in Final Minute

Two of the top four teams in Division 6 met on Saturday and the game lived up to the hype. Springs would defeat Darlington 20-18. This was the third time these 2 teams have met in the last calendar year. Springs has won all those matchups.

Springs took the lead 7-0 with 59 seconds to go in the first after a 10 yard rush by JT Koenigs.

Darlington would answer almost immediately 71 seconds later of game action saw a 79 yard touchdown pass Burbach to M. Goebel. 2 point conversion failed, 7-6 Springs. Darlington would take their first lead with 6:06 to play in the second after a 9 yard run by B. Goebel. Failed 2 point conversion, 12-7 Darlington.

Springs would have the lone score in the 3rd after JT Koenigs ran one in from 65 yards. 14-12 Springs

An interception in the 4th would lead to a Darlington touchdown as M. Goebel scored on a pick 6. A third straight failed conversion, 18-12 Darlington.

The game winning score came off the legs of Huempfner from 9 yards out with 52 seconds left. Springs would be victorious 20-18.

Springs improves to 2-0 and will start conference action next Saturday night when Laconia comes to Fruth Field.