Overland football edges Legacy in double overtime
Jaion Colbert scored the game-winning touchdown in the second overtime to lift Overland football over Legacy on Thursday night.
The back-and-forth Class 5A game saw Legacy tie the game with one minute remaining in regulation.
Neither team scored in the first overtime — Overland turned it over on downs, and Legacy had a field goal blocked.
In the second overtime, Legacy got the ball first, but then threw an interception. That set the stage for Colbert’s winning touchdown.
Colbert, the Overland senior, had three total touchdowns on Thursday, along with 198 yards, on 31 carries.
Jalon’e Rice had two receiving scores and 139 yards, while Camwrin Harris also caught a touchdown pass for the Trailblazers.
Legacy set school records with Alex Lewis’ 334 yards passing, and Ryan Lynch’s 224 yards receiving. Lewis had three total touchdowns, including two rushing scores. Brandon Willis also had two rushing TDs for Legacy.
Both teams are now 3-2 through their first five games.
