Double Game Point: Lewis & Clark vs. Middlebury (D-III Championship Game)
The D3 Championship Game between Lewis & Clark and Middlebury brings together two of the top programs in Division III football history. Thousands of alumni are in attendance, creating an electric atmosphere on the sidelines. The team's decision to leave standout player Gavin Rice on the bench is a bold move that proves strategic. Coach Orlando must have trusted his instincts, as he unleashes Jory Dah down the field for the game-winning score. Lewis & Clark's first-ever national championship is secured in thrilling fashion. Meanwhile, Middlebury's defense shines with an incredible reset defense that forces the winning play. The final moments of the game are a testament to the team's skill and poise under pressure. Witness the elation of the team and their coach as they celebrate their historic victory, marked by Orlando's heartfelt praise for his player's incredible display.
Watch Lewis & Clark vs. Middlebury's intense double game point battle in the D-III championship match, featuring top players and must-see moments.
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alumni in D3 history and a lot of them out in force. You can see the sidelines. You could feel the energy. It doesn't get better than this. A little bit surprised maybe to not see Gavin Rice out there. I've seen him cross over a few points, but that's a line they've called and they're trying to win another national championship. You know what, Theo, sometimes it's a call of are you 100% ready to go? Do you have the gas in the tank? And if you're not, that can be incredible leader to have to say no. Put someone else in. Who's ready to go? Who wants it? It's going to be Jory Dah on Zearen right now. And man's on London looking for Zwaren. Can he get there? He does. Oh my gosh. For the first time in program history, Lewis and Clark are national champions. Orlando to the engine chases it down for the longest score and it's a champion. That's a final. What a final. And who else in this big moment? The poise and casualness swearing full throttle ahead. Almost lost his feet but keeps them. And the elation. They will never forget this moment. Such incredible reset defense by Mbury there to force this play. But if you do see this receiver going deep, you trust. You absolutely trust time and time again that has worked for them and it worked for them in the biggest moment of their entire season. First of all, congratulations on the win. Thank you so much. The final deep shot. What were you seeing out there? Tell us. I was seeing my friend. I was seeing one of the greatest athletes I know running deep. I looked in his eyes. I knew he wanted it. I had to put it on a platter. I had to put it out. He's so fast. He's so amazing. I knew he could do it. I felt it in that moment. I felt a string. I felt a string between us and I knew I could hit that. Orlando, we talked earlier. We talked prior to this game about the work that you've put in, the grind to get to this moment. You take nothing for granted. How does it feel the payoff right now? It feels so amazing. It feels the best feeling I've ever had. I have worked so...
