MOUNT IDA 34, CONWAY CHRISTIAN 28

MOUNT IDA 34, CONWAY CHRISTIAN 28

MOUNT IDA -- Jonathan Lagrange's 3-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter provided the winning margin as Mount Ida (13-0) downed Conway Christian (11-2) to set up a Class 2A semifinal showdown at Camden Harmony Grove.

The Lions led 21-14 at halftime and increased the lead to 28-14 on a 62-yard touchdown run by Cade Jackson early in the third quarter.

The Eagles stormed back behind quarterback Jacob Wood, who scored on a 6-yard run and threw a 31-yard touchdown pass to Jesse Drather to tie the game at 28-28 entering the fourth quarter.

After Conway Christian turned the ball over on downs, Mount Ida used six plays for Lagrange's eventual game-winner.

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The Lions got 110 yards on the ground from quarterback Ridge Gibbs and 86 more from Lagrange as they rushed for 317 yards as a team.

Wood led Conway Christian's offensive attack by completing 25 of 41 passes for 368 yards and 2 touchdowns. Luke Gates led the Eagles with 53 yards rushing on 16 carries.

Sports on 11/25/2017