Lakeland defeats Yorktown in overtime after dramatic fourth-and-33 play
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Lakeland High School football team achieved a 35-34 victory over Yorktown on September 15, 2026. The game saw Lakeland rally from a 28-14 deficit in the second half, forcing overtime after regulation ended tied. In an extraordinary moment, they converted a fourth-and-33 during overtime, leading to a scrambling 15-yard touchdown pass. This victory marks Lakeland's first win over Yorktown since 2009.
- •Lakeland trailed 28-14 before tying the game in the second half.
- •The Hornets secured a crucial touchdown on fourth-and-33 in overtime.
- •Chris Spence scored the game-winning touchdown after a deflected pass.
- •Dylan Vazquez successfully made the extra point to finalize the victory.
- •This victory is Lakeland's first over Yorktown in 17 years.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — How Lakeland football survived 4th-and-33 in overtime to beat Yorktown
"An unscripted Hail Mary gave Lakeland its first win over crosstown Yorktown since 2009.
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