By Zach Fanko, WKTV Contributor
Tri-unity and Godfrey-Lee lit up the scoreboard on Friday night, as the Defenders scored 22 unanswered points in the second half to pull away for a 50-30 win.
The Legends, seeking their first win of the season, trailed 24-16 at the half and later found themselves down 38-30 before a kickoff return touchdown pushed the Tri-unity lead to double digits for good.
“Had a chance to go up in the first half,” Lee coach Lamar Marshall said. “Ended up throwing an interception into the end zone.
“A couple of drive killers were really the difference in the game.”
Braiden Luurtsema and Vergel Heath combined for five rushing touchdowns for the Defenders.
Lee celebrated senior night for its lone senior Elijah Beckwith, who gave the Legends a stirring speech before the game.
“We decided to do something different and let Elijah give the pre-game speech,” Marshall said. “He really lit a fire under our team and they played hard the entire game.”
Beckwith also scored a 65-yard receiving touchdown where he proceeded to break multiple tackles on the way to the end zone.
Anthony Blok added two passing touchdowns and a rushing one to lead Lee.
Tri-unity (4-4) closes the season at home against Gobles.
Lee (0-8) hosts Fennville in its season finale.
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