Mount Carmel edges Southern Columbia in thrilling 27-26 football matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
FootballMount Carmel triumphed over Southern Columbia 27-26 on October 3 at the Silver Bowl. Jaylen Delaney's third-quarter kickoff return for a touchdown played a crucial role in regaining the lead for Mount Carmel, who improved to 6-0 overall. Despite dominating time of possession in the second half, Southern Columbia couldn't secure the victory due to key coverage breakdowns late in the game. The Tigers had multiple scoring drives but were undone by a missed two-point conversion attempt in the game's final minutes. The close matchup featured several lead changes throughout.
- •Mount Carmel's record improves to 6-0, 4-0 in league play.
- •Jaylen Delaney scored a pivotal touchdown and converted a fourth-and-11.
- •Southern Columbia controlled the ball for much of the second half.
- •A two-point conversion attempt by Southern Columbia failed late in the game.
- •Mount Carmel celebrated after Southern Columbia's fourth-down pass fell incomplete.
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Mount Carmel never blinks in win over Tigers
"MOUNT CARMEL — Every time Southern Columbia took the lead on Friday night, Mount Carmel's Jaylen Delaney had the answer — even if he might not have been able to show all his work or even know how he came up it. Delaney's third-quarter kickoff return for a touchdown was the only time the Red Tornadoes touched the ball in the third quarter to re-take the lead, and he guided the game-winning ...
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