South AllStars win overtime thriller in 10th Annual Big River Rivalry Game
Dec 21, 2024
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) --The 10th annual Big River Rivalry took place at Randolph-Macon College on Saturday, December 21st. The event featured all-star players from the Richmond area, with the North team representing schools and players from the north side of the river, and the South team representing schools and players from the south. Each school in the region was represented, and only senior players participated. All proceeds from the game went to local charities.
The South team won in overtime, defeating the North team by a score of 20-19. The game ended after a dramatic overtime sequence where the North's two-point conversion attempt was stopped.
Jahkei Chavis was named the North team MVP and Bryce Yates was named MVP of the South team.
Scoring Summary:
1st Quarter:South - Bryce Yates 25-yard pass from Jason Wright (no extra point) - South 6, North 0
3rd Quarter:South - Bryce Yates 40-yard pass from Jason Wright (PAT) - South 13, North 0
4th Quarter:North - Jahkei Chavis 92-yard pass from Nolan Crist (PAT) - South 13, North 7North - Jahkei Chavis 5-yard pass from Rashaud Cherry (no extra point) - South 13, North 13
Overtime:South - Bryce Yates 4-yard pass from Jason Wright (PAT) - South 20, North 13North - Butter Stevenson 10-yard run (run failed) - South 20, North 19
Team Stats:
Total Yards:
South: 247
North: 296
South Team Stats:
Jason Wright: 10-16 passing, 163 yards, 3 TDs, 7-34 rushing
Bryce Yates: 3 catches, 69 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT on defense (South MVP)
Michael Dabney Jr: 5-12 rushing, 2-34 receiving
Mickiel Johnson: 2-28 receiving
North Team Stats:
Nolan Crist: 8-10 passing, 154 yards, 1 TD
Jahkei Chavis: 2-6 rushing, 6-147 receiving, 2 TDs (North MVP)
Rashaud Cherry: 1-1 passing, 5 yards, 1 TD, 7-19 rushing
Butter Stevenson: 7-29 rushing, 1 TD, 3-50 receiving