Pieper rallies past Judson 43-42 with late touchdown and two-point conversion

Pieper secured a dramatic 43-42 victory over Judson at Rutledge Stadium on October 9, 2026, thanks to a strong performance from backup quarterback Lance Reid. Reid threw a long touchdown pass to Carson LaCombe and connected again for the decisive two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter. The win followed a challenging first half where Judson's Kayden Graham scored four touchdowns. Pieper's success keeps them competitive in the district playoff race, improving their overall record to 3-3 and district record to 2-1. They will host East Central next week, while Judson will face Steele on the road.

• 6:48 AMYahoo Sports — Pieper edges Judson 43-42 behind backup quarterback Lance Reid