Isaac Van Dyke’s 1-yard touchdown run with 20 seconds left gave West Ottawa a dramatic 45-40 win over Rockford at Ted Carlson Stadium Friday night.
Down 39-27 in the fourth quarter, the Rams got both a touchdown reception and run from Jack Richardson to give the Rams a 40-39 lead with a little over two minutes left.
That was more than enough time for Van Dyke, who calmly marched the Panthers downfield for the game winning score.
West Ottawa will host East Kentwood next week, while Rockford hosts Mona Shores.