Jacksonville Dolphins @ Valparaiso Crusaders
Valpo survives Jacksonville's late flurry, wins 42-39
VALPARAISO, Ind. -- Jimmy Seewald tossed two TD passes to Jarrett Morgan, Frank Cartine rushed for 114 yards and a score, and Valparaiso hung for a 42-39 victory over Jacksonville on Saturday.
Valparaiso (4-7, 3-5 Pioneer) led 42-24 after three quarters, but the Crusaders didn't manage a first down in the final period. Jacksonville cut it to 42-32 on Will Montgomery's 3-yard run with 8:55 to play.
Jacksonville (4-5, 3-3) forced a three-and-out but turned it over on downs at Valpo's 9-yard line with 6:26 left, opting not for the field goal that would have made it a one-score game.
The Dolphins got the ball back with 3:33 left and needed just 1:05 to go 59 yards. Brian Burnett capped the drive with a 23-yard TD reception from Rylan Wells to make the score 42-39.
Seewald ran for a 47-yard loss on the game's final play to allow the clock to expire.
Valparaiso led 28-3 after Catrine's 72-yard run with 2:23 left in the first quarter. The Crusaders were outgained 551-367.
Game Information
Valparaiso, IN
2025 Standings
| Pioneer Football LeaguePioneer Football League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Drake | 7-1 | 8-4 |
| Presbyterian | 6-2 | 10-2 |
| San Diego | 6-2 | 8-4 |
| Dayton | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Morehead State | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Butler | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Marist | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Stetson | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Davidson | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Valparaiso | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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