by Hunting Valley, Ohio – The University School Preppers defeated host Gilmour, 28-20, in the 2022 edition of the SOM Center Road Rivalry.
Saturday’s victory was the first for US over Gilmour Academy since 2019.
How did things get started? The Preppers recovered a fumble on the opening kickoff to start with great field position. A few plays later, junior George Minello scored on a six-yard touchdown run.
Gilmour countered when Jake Kavcic scored a two-yard touchdown run with 5:41 left in the first. The ensuing PAT was blocked, and University kept the lead, 7-6.
Ryan Pattison took a carry one yard to the house to increase the lead to 14-6 after a successful PAT. The US defense forced a turnover thanks to a strip-sack from Sammy Martin. Brian Kellon recovered a fumble, and Pattison scored from two yards out to increase the lead to 21-6.
In the third quarter, Jake Kavcic eluded a defender and tossed a 65-yard touchdown toss to brother Andy to cut the Lancer deficit to 21-13.
Ryan Pattison scored another rushing touchdown with 1:13 left in the third to increase the Prepper lead to 28-13.
Gilmour scored again, as Andy Kavcic scored a two-yard rushing touchdown to cut their deficit to 28-20 with 8:31 to play.
The University Preppers ate the clock going to their ground game with Jackson Boland and Ryan Pattison, looking to seal the game.
However, Gilmour made a stop on defense and got the ball with 2:07 to play and one last chance to try to force overtime. The Lancers moved into US territory, but Ryan Pattison picked off a pass to ice the game for the Preppers.
University School (5-1) travels to undefeated Mogadore next Friday.
Gilmour (5-1) travels to Cleveland Central Catholic next Saturday.
PLAYER OF THE GAME
University two-way player Ryan Pattison
Ryan Pattison had three rushing touchdowns and over 150 yards rushing, and a game-sealing interception Saturday afternoon.
