Wildcats Defeat Raiders in Overtime Thriller
Wow. What a game. We had a 22-point comeback win and overtime all in one game. On Thursday, October 22, 2026, Wallace hosted Medicine Valley. The Wildcats won, 52-46. This game was for the district title and also, had major playoff implications.
The Raiders got the ball first, and they were to march down the field and score. Lucas Einspahr ran it in from 13 yards away. The kick try was blocked, and it was 6-0 with 8:15 to go in the first quarter.
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After a big fourth down stop, Medicine Valley took possession of the ball. They were able to score once again. This time, it was Alex Einspahr who found Spencer Snyder on a 19-yard pass. The extra point kick was good, and it was 14-0 with 3:15 to go in the first quarter. That was the score heading into the second quarter.
Medicine Valley scored again as it was a 5-yard touchdown run by Mason Roblee. The kick for the extra points was good, and it was 22-0 with 8:03 to go before halftime.
Medicine Valley was driving down the field before a big hit from the Wildcat defense forced a fumble. They took over on the Medicine Valley 35-yard line. A few plays later, Colt Franklin ran it in from 20 yards away and scored. The extra point pass was good, and it was 22-7 with 1:00 to go before halftime.
Medicine Valley had to punt the ball away to Wallace, and they had it on their own 26-yard line. On the first play of that drive, it was Colt Franklin who found Tobin Pelzer for a 36-yard pass and set up the Wildcats in a really good position to score before halftime.
The Wildcats, though, were unable to score before time expired as they had some good looks at the end zone, but they couldn’t punch it in. It was 22-7 at halftime in favor of Medicine Valley.
Wallace came out of the half and scored as it was Colt Franklin who found Tobin Pelster on a 40-yard touchdown pass. The extra point kick was no good, and it was 22-14 with 8:21 to go in the third quarter.
Medicine Valley answered with a three-yard touchdown by Lucas Einspahr, and the extra point kick was good, pushing it to a three-score lead, 30-13, with 2:51 to go in the third quarter.
Wallace answered right back with a 25-yard touchdown pass from Colt Franklin to Tobin Pelster. The extra point kick was no good, and it was 30-19 with 2:10 to go into the third quarter.
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And the track meet was on as it was Alex Einspahr who found Payton Newcomb for a 36-yard touchdown pass. The extra point kick was good, and it was 38-19 with 1:22 to go before the fourth quarter.
Wallace answered with a touchdown of their own when Colt Franklin found Tobin Pelster for another touchdown pass, this time from 35 yards out. The extra point kick was good, and it was 38-27 with 1:07 to go in the third quarter. It was 38-27 heading to the final period.
Wallace scored again after a big time fourth-down stop on defense. This time, Colt Franklin to Micah Garrison from 14 yards out. The conversion kick was no good, and it was 38-33 with 8:14 to go in the game.
The Wildcats had all of the momentum until Lucas Einspahr of Medicine Valley ran it in from 33 yards away. The extra point kick was good, and it was 46-33 with 7:16 to go in the game.
Wallace scored once again as it was Tyson Sullivan from 9 yards away this time. The conversion was good, and it was 46-40 with 6:44 to go in the game.
Wallace put together a really nice drive late in the game, and they scored on a 5-yard touchdown by Tyson Sullivan to tie it up at 46-46. The extra point attempt was no good, and we were tied up with 26 seconds to go.
The Raiders had an opportunity for a Hail Mary to win the game, but a great defensive play by Micah Garrison forced the incompletion as he batted it away in the end zone.
And guess what, folks: We had free football!
Wallace got the first possession, and they were able to score on a 9-yard pass from Colt Franklin to Tyson Sullivan. The extra point attempt was no good.
It was the Raiders' turn with the ball next. On a fourth-and-15 attempt, there was a pass interference called on Wallace, so the Raiders had another chance inside the 5-yard line. On their final play of the game, the Raiders attempted to pass, but it fell incomplete, and Wallace won 52-46 in overtime.
Both teams are now 8-1 and will await playoff seeding.
STATS ARE UNOFFICIAL
Wallace had 166 yards rushing and 267 yards passing. Colt Franklin was 16-19 with 267 yards and five touchdowns. Tyson Sullivan had 95 yards rushing and 33 yards receiving and a touchdown. Tobin Pelster had 178 yards receiving and three touchdowns. Micah Garrison had 35 yards and a touchdown.
For Medicine Valley, they had 160 yards rushing and 203 yards passing. Alex Einspahr was 8-11 with 143 yards and two touchdowns. Mason Roblee had 60 yards passing, 59 yards rushing and a score, and 23 yards receiving. Lucas Einspahr had 119 yards rushing and three touchdowns. Payton Newcomb had 36 yards receiving and a touchdown.
We chatted with Colt Franklin after the win. Interviews are brought to you by Acme Printing Company.
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