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Pisgah edges West Henderson 28-27 in overtime thriller

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

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Pisgah won a closely contested game against West Henderson 28-27 in overtime on October 5. The game saw Pisgah blow a 21-7 lead, with West Henderson scoring two touchdowns in the final six minutes of regulation to tie the score at 21. In overtime, West's Easton Risley threw a touchdown pass, but Pisgah's Zaiden Monteith blocked the PAT, allowing Pisgah to respond with a touchdown and a successful PAT kick from Luis Mendoza for the win. Despite a fourth-quarter meltdown, Pisgah's defense made crucial stops to keep them in the game.

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  • •Luis Mendoza kicked the game-winning PAT after scoring in overtime.
  • •Pisgah led 21-7 before West Henderson tied the game late in regulation.
  • •Zaiden Monteith blocked West’s PAT attempt in overtime.
  • •Pisgah's defense recorded two interceptions and several key stops.
  • •Monteith rushed for 146 yards on 17 carries, contributing significantly.
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  • 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Pisgah survives by a point in OT win over West Henderson
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Oct. 5—Pisgah walked one off Friday night. Pisgah sophomore kicker Luis Mendoza nailed a PAT kick in overtime to lift the Bears to a 28-27 victory over West Henderson in a Mountain 8 Conference game. Mendoza, playing football for the first time this season, was mobbed at midfield by teammates after the game-winner sailed through the uprights as Pisgah overcame a fourth quarter meltdown. The ...

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