Boxscore Gaffney, SC- In a thrilling matchup, Limestone Football emerged victorious over Emory & Henry with a final score of 37-24. The game took place on September 29, 2024, at Saints Field in Gaffney, South Carolina.
Limestone got off to a strong start in the first quarter with a 40-yard touchdown pass from
Dustin Noller to
Jack Stultz. Emory & Henry quickly responded with a 9-yard touchdown pass from Charles Mutter to Cam Abshire. However, Limestone regained the lead with a 77-yard touchdown pass from Noller to
Kevin Lalin.
The back-and-forth action continued in the second quarter, with both teams exchanging touchdowns. Limestone's
Jalen Jones caught an 18-yard pass from Noller, while Emory & Henry's Elijah Harper scored on a 65-yard pass from Mutter. Limestone held a narrow lead at halftime, up 27-17.
In the second half, Limestone extended their lead with a field goal from Daniel Deneen Jr. and a defensive touchdown from
Jeremiah Lomax, who intercepted a pass for a score. Emory & Henry's Cole Lambert connected with Cam Peoples for a 22-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to overcome Limestone's lead.
With this victory, Limestone improved to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in conference play, while Emory & Henry fell to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in conference play. The game drew a crowd of 0 fans, with the temperature at 74 degrees and sunny weather throughout.
Highlights:
Passing:
Dustin Noller went 11/26 for 348 yards
Rushing:
Kevin Lalin rushed for 51 yards in 21 attempts
Receiving:
Tre Williams had 82 yards on 6 receptions
Ta'Trevias Robinson had 79 yards on 2 receptions
Kevin Lalin had 77 yards in 1 receptions
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