Arlington Heights Yellowjackets surge from behind, survive Waco University to earn win
When Waco University came to Farrington Field Thursday night in a matchup against Arlington Heights, they had an opportunity to make history.
“This would be the first 3-0 start in years, setting history around our place,” Waco University head coach Kaeron Johnson said.
Arlington Heights head coach Curtis James and the Yellowjackets didn’t let that happen, winning 21-20. The difference in the game was a missed PAT attempt late in the fourth quarter.
“The strength of our team is hard nose, tough players, trying to play fast and physical and trying to outwork everyone,” James said.
The players from Arlington Heights were able to outwork Waco University in the second half of the game to come out on top.
Both defenses held the line as there were no scores in the first quarter. The first touchdown of the night came from Waco University’s quarterback Cade Bynnom. Adrian Monreal’s extra point kick was good, and with 8:34 left on the clock of the second quarter, the score was 7-0.
Halfway through the second quarter, the Trojans scored a second touchdown. This time it was London Smith who caught the pass and scored. At the half, the score was 14-0.
The Trojans had dominated the first half, but the Yellowjackets bounced back in the second half. The first score for Arlington Heights came with 17 seconds remaining in the third quarter. Hank Hayden rushed in for a 4-yard touchdown. The kick was good, which made the score 14-7.
After, Arlington Heights quarterback Robert Doyle scored a touchdown. With Alberto Chavolla’s extra point kick, the game was tied at 14 with 8:53 remaining.
The Yellowjackets then took the lead when running back Carson James pushed into the endzone with a 2-yard rushing touchdown. A nice PAT made the new score 21-14 with 3:30 left on the clock in the fourth quarter.
There was enough time on the clock for the Trojans to make another score. Quarterback Cade Bynnom made a 3-yard rushing touchdown which made the score 21-20 with 1:50 left on the clock.
The point-after attempt by the Trojans was no good and the Yellowjackets won the game with a final score of 21-20.
Arlington Heights will take on Fort Worth Polytechnic on September 15 to begin district play.
