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Notre Dame edges Neenah 56-53 in overtime thriller

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Notre Dame edges Neenah 56-53 in overtime thriller
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Notre Dame defeated Neenah 56-53 in a dramatic overtime showdown on August 21 at Rocket Stadium. Kingston Allen rushed for 464 yards and scored seven touchdowns, while Neenah's Ashton VanBeek contributed five rushing touchdowns and two passing. After trailing 53-50 in overtime, Notre Dame executed a successful reverse play, resulting in a 25-yard touchdown pass from Jackson Bouthilet to Joey Massey for the win. Both teams displayed offensive prowess, with Neenah rallying from a 36-22 deficit earlier in the game.

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  • •Allen's 464 rushing yards set a significant mark for his season.
  • •Neenah scored 28 unanswered points to take a fourth-quarter lead.
  • •The Tritons' overtime strategy included a game-winning reverse play.
  • •Neenah coach Steve Jung noted his team's competitive effort despite the loss.
  • •Notre Dame's victory comes as part of Week 1 high school football action.
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  • 11:53 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame holds off Neenah in wild shootout, 56-53, in overtime
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Notre Dame gets past Neenah 56-53 in wild shootout; Tritons' Kingston Allen, Rockets' Ashton VanBeek combine for 14 touchdowns.

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