In a dramatic Big East Conference clash at Antimarino Stadium, the Armstrong Riverhawks score 12 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to stun the Gateway Gators with a 29-28 victory. Gateway freshman quarterback Mayson Mitchell leads a second-half surge, throwing touchdown passes to Tyree Gowder and Shawn Moorefield Jr.—the latter an explosive 80-yard catch-and-run—while Tristan Houston and Mitchell each add scores on the ground. The Gator defense, led by Wendell Hall and Michael Burrows, initially holds firm after a shaky start.
However, the Riverhawks’ veteran experience proves decisive late in the game. Quarterback Jaydon Oliver orchestrates the comeback, connecting with Quinton Olsen for a 46-yard touchdown and later scampering 31 yards for the go-ahead score. Costa Couknas ignites the Armstrong sideline with a 60-yard touchdown burst, and Kaden Lewis contributes a massive 74-yard reception to keep the Riverhawks in striking distance. This victory marks Armstrong’s first win over the Gators since 2016.
