The third day of Varsity (22 March) features an American football game at Dukes Meadow, follow this post for live updates on the fixture.
12:44
Warm Ups
Both teams are on the field warming up. If you are traveling to the game, the KCLSU website and tickets are displaying the incorrect start time; the game kicks off at 1:30pm.
13:29
Kick Off
UCL kicks off. KCL returns to UCL’s 48-yard line. First play of the game is a handoff to who else but Fohpa.
13:33
TOUCHDOWN
#12 Stolz to #7 Firth on the opening drive. Extra point no good. KCL 6-0.
13:38
PICK SIX
#23 Acũna III intercepts the ball at the 50-yard line and runs it back for the pick and score. Extra point is good. KCL 13-0. Dominant start.
13:48
Another Pick for #23
Acũna III ends UCL’s second drive too, this time in KCL territory.
13:56
UCL Answers
#48 breaks away for a big run to KCL 31 and #88 catches a pass for a touchdown. 2PA is good. KCL 13-8.
14:07
TOUCHDOWN
End of first quarter. #12 Stolz to #10 Jagger for the touchdown. Extra point is good. KCL 20-8.
14:09
Punt Disaster
UCL #1 escapes with the punt from inside UCL’s 10 and runs down the right sideline for the kickoff touchdown. Extra point no good. UCL 14-20.
14:17
TOUCHDOWN
#12 Stolz runs the ball in himself for the touchdown. 2PA no good. KCL 26-14.
14:23
Defensive Showcase
UCL sideline’s trash talk fuels the KCL defense who shows up big for back-to-back plays: #81 Churchill breaks through the d-line for a sack and #23 Acũna III collects his third interception of the game.
14:37
UCL Touchdown
Another touchdown pass to UCL #88. 2PA no good. UCL 20-26. Two-minute warning.
14:47
2-Minute Drill TD
#12 Stolz passes to #10 Jagger who catches it at waist-height between two defenders and carries it in for his second touchdown of the game. 2PA is good: #12 Stolz passes it on the run to #10 Jagger. KCL 34-20.
14:56
Halftime
The KCL Cheerleaders take the stage.
15:22
Second Half Kick Off
UCL starts with the ball.
15:32
UCL Running Back TD
2PA is good. 28-34.
15:33
UCL Onside Kick Recovery
UCL attempts a successful onside kick to get the ball back after the score. A chance to tie the game or take the lead.
15:46
TOUCHDOWN
#14 Fohpa finds a lane through the middle and breaks away for a much needed score. 2PA is good. KCL 42-28. End of third quarter.
15:56
UCL Running Touchdown
2PA is good. 36-42. Onside kick secured by KCL.
16:10
Defensive Stop
A sack by KCL #9 on first down sends UCL off the field with a punt on fourth and long, with 2:24 remaining in the game.
16:15
2-Minute Punt
UCL almost bats down the punt but KCL gets it away to inside the 10-yard line, returned to the 50-yard line by UCL. 2-minute warning.
16:21
Game-Deciding Call
UCL is called short of the first down conversion on a fourth down attempt. However, the refs decide to take the play to a controversial instant replay, in a game where the use of instant replay or any sort of recorded footage was not established or used prior in the game. A camera from the UCL sideline is used for the instant replay. The call stands, turnover on downs for UCL.
16:27
KCL Wins 42-36!
KCL takes a knee and runs out the clock. It’s over. KCL Regents have taken back the Varsity title!
