After catching a TD pass in spectacular fashion and setting up two others, sophomore Lukas Stoll converted a key third down late in the fourth quarter, leading Lakewood to a dramatic 27-26 win over Rhodes. Stoll’s late heroics might never have happened without Julian Griffin’s interception which snuffed out a Ram’s drive deep in Ranger territory with just under 4 minutes remaining. From that point, Tyrese Gatling took over, draining the clock with direct snap runs,
Logging time as safety and receiver, Tyrese’s efforts typified the unselfish team play that was instrumental in this win against a tough opponent, who took Lakewood measure last season.
Sophomore Quarterback Otto Wilhelmy was rock solid, throwing 2 Touchdown passes, and zero interceptions and 190 yards. The back and fourth game looked grim midway through the 4th quarter, but the Rangers put together a clutch drive paced by hard running from Simmie Bolden, who scored two TDs,…