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Late Scores Lead Dedham Past Norwood
Despite having the advantage going into the fourth quarter, the Mustangs fell to the Marauders 20-13.
NORWOOD, MA — For three quarters, the Norwood Mustangs maintained a slim lead over the Dedham Marauders that disappeared with about 5 minuted remaining in the game.
In their final football game as a member of the Bay State Conference, the Marauders upset the Mustangs 20-13.
It didn't take long for Norwood to get on the scoreboard, with the Mustangs scoring on the first play from scrimmage.
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Firs play for scrimmage: Marc Murphy to Tony Ortega, 59-yard touchdown pass. Jay Wladkowski PAT good, 7-0 Mustangs
— Jake Levin (@JakeLevin477) November 24, 2016
The Mustangs took the one-score lead into the third quarter, but Dedham would near the midpoint of the final frame.
Steven McDonagh gets Dedham on the board with a 15-yard touchdown run, PAT ties the game at 7-7, 6:39 left in regulation
— Jake Levin (@JakeLevin477) November 24, 2016
Billy Casey scoop-and-score gives the Marauders a 14-7 lead on Mustangs, 5:11 left in fourth
— Jake Levin (@JakeLevin477) November 24, 2016
1:40 left: 10-yard touchdown run for Stephen McDonagh, Dedham now leads 20-7
— Jake Levin (@JakeLevin477) November 24, 2016
Norwood would score a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, but not enough time remained for a comeback.
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25 seconds left: Marc Murphy to George Mason for a score, Norwood trails 20-13. Onsides kick coming up
— Jake Levin (@JakeLevin477) November 24, 2016
Norwood finishes the season 3-8 while Dedham stands at 2-9.
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