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Without its starting quarterback, Woodbury edges crosstown foe East Ridge in OT

By John Wagner, SportsEngine, 10/11/18, 8:30PM CDT

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During halftime, Drew Pearson fired up his Royals teammates, who went on to beat the Raptors for their fifth-straight win.

Woodbury senior Drew Pearson (23) with a run Oct. 12 against rival East Ridge. Pearson gave a halftime speech that helped rally his team to an overtime victory. Photo by Korey McDermott, SportsEngine

Woodbury senior Drew Pearson (23) with a run Oct. 12 against rival East Ridge. Pearson gave a halftime speech that helped rally his team to an overtime victory. Photo by Korey McDermott, SportsEngine

With the umpire and his teammates looking on, Woodbury kicker Cade Keesling steps into the game-winning kick to beat East Ridge in overtime 20-17. Photo by Korey McDermott, SportsEngine

With the umpire and his teammates looking on, Woodbury kicker Cade Keesling steps into the game-winning kick to beat East Ridge in overtime 20-17. Photo by Korey McDermott, SportsEngine

First Report

Cade Keesling's 27-yard field goal in overtime gave Woodbury a 20-17 home victory over intracity rival East Ridge and sole possession of first place in the Metro East district Friday night.

Keesling forced the overtime with a 25-yard field goal on the last play of regulation, ending a drive that saw the shorthanded Royals (6-1, 4-1) start on their own 3-yard line.

Charlie Wilson scored a rushing touchdown as he filled in as part of a quarterback-by-committee effort for the Royals, who are ranked No. 5 in the Class 6A Associated Press poll, to replace injured starter Jake Wenzel. Zach Ames contributed with Woodbury’s other touchdown, rushing from 6 yards out.

Zach Zebrowski completed 16 of 18 passes for 190 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 10-6A East Ridge (4-3, 4-2).

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