Northfield rallies in fourth quarter to edge Century football 13-12
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 5:16 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
FootballNorthfield overcame a 12-0 deficit entering the fourth quarter to defeat Century 13-12 on October 15. The Raiders scored all their points in the final 12 minutes, securing a first-round bye in the Section 1, Class 5A playoffs. Century held Northfield’s offense in check for most of the game but struggled to make adjustments in the closing moments. Senior running back Max Elliott scored both of Century's touchdowns, rushing for 118 yards, while quarterback Cade Goergen passed for 160 yards. Century will close the regular season against Winona next Wednesday before heading to New Prague for the playoffs on October 27.
- •Century led 12-0 heading into the fourth quarter.
- •Northfield scored 13 unanswered points in the final minutes.
- •Max Elliott rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Cade Goergen completed 14 of 21 passes for 160 yards.
- •Century will play Winona at home next Wednesday.
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Northfield pulls off fourth-quarter comeback as Century football falls 'one degree' short on the road
"Oct. 15—NORTHFIELD — Hot water is 211 degrees; boiling water is 212. Right now, Century head coach Jon Vik said his football team is hot water. "212 degrees is steam, which is extremely powerful," Century head coach Jon Vik said. "Right now, we're hot water, and we need that extra degree, that one little thing, and it's not one thing or one player or one issue here or there. Collectively, we ...
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