Norristown loses to Boyertown on Hail Mary

Penalty gave Bears one more chance

BOYERTOWN » Boyertown has had a knack for dramatic wins during the 2017 season.

Two weeks after their win over Owen J. Roberts on a last second field goal, the Bears once again found themselves trailing late, this time against Norristown in their Friday night Pioneer Athletic Conference Liberty Division matchup.

This time it was the heroics of quarterback Ayden Mathias and wideout Jerry Kapp that lifted Boyertown over the Eagles, 20-15.

After an apparent interception by Eagles defensive back Kirk Wilson was negated by offsetting penalties, the Bears had one final play to overcome a 15-14 deficit.

Mathias dropped back from the 50-yard line and was able to throw a bomb into the endzone, which was hauled in by Kapp giving the Bears (3-2, 3-6 overall) a much needed win.

The Eagles dropped to 1-4 in league play and 2-7 overall.

“To be honest that’s the furthest I’ve ever thrown the ball in my life,” said Mathias.

The junior quarterback finished his night 5-for-12 with 187 yards and two touchdowns, but none of his throws were more important than his last.

“Coming out the huddle I told Ayden to buy us some time to get down there and that’s exactly what he did,” said Kapp, who was able to grab the ball at the highest point and come down in the end zone.