Madison beats Lexington for first time since 2015 in OT, OCC thriller
The Madison Rams played party crashers on Friday night.
The Madison Rams secured their first win over the Lexington Minutemen since 2015, defeating them in overtime with a final score of 20-14. The Rams controlled the first half, with Carson Cook connecting with Camden Moysi for a 64-yard touchdown early in the game. In the second quarter, another touchdown from Cook extended Madison's lead to 14-0.
Lexington's defense fought back, with Jayden Perkins connecting on a crucial 37-yard pass to set up a touchdown run, cutting the gap to 14-7. The momentum shifted when Perkins connected on a 4th-and-11 pass for an 18-yard touchdown, tying the game at 14-14 with just 1:55 left in the fourth quarter. The game headed to overtime, where Madison's Aiden Proctor sealed the victory with a three-yard touchdown run.
Lexington's defense showed impressive resilience, with coach Jacob Owens celebrating his team's effort despite the loss. Madison improved their record to 4-5, while Lexington fell to 1-8, facing a season finale against Mansfield Senior.
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