New Brighton backer Ashton Fath scored with less than a minute in regulation to boost the Lions to a 22-16 road victory over the Panthers Friday night.
Riverside held a 13-8 halftime lead on the strength of a Nathan Sciarro touchdown run and Ben Hughes 10-yard touchdown pass and led midway through the final quarter.
Panther kicker Sciarro connected on a 30-plus yard field goal in the wet, soggy field conditions in the fourth quarter to give Riverside their last lead at 16-14.
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The Panthers possessed the ball with under four minutes to play but came up just short on a critical 4th down rush, turning the ball over to New Brighton who rallied late.
Jackson Hall threw for over 260 yards and a touchdown to lead New Brighton (5-5, 5-2) to the Midwestern Conference victory. Caleb Shuler caught five passes for 120 yards and a touchdown for the Lions.
LeMarcus Cleckley paced Riverside (6-3, 4-3) with 113 rushing yards.
New Brighton claimed the third playoff spot in the conference while Riverside got the fourth. Playoff pairings will be announced Monday evening.
Prior the game all Riverside fall sport seniors were recognized.
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