Valdosta State advances with 33-17 drubbing of Miles College
Published 6:38 pm Saturday, November 30, 2024
Becky Taylor/Valdosta Daily Times Miles QB Kam Ivory thought he could pick up fourth-and-short. That was a mistake as he is stuffed by Blazers Joko Willis, Larry Elder and Alajujuan Sparks.
Becky Taylor/Valdosta Daily Times Graeson Malashevich makes a big third down first down with a 26-yard catch. The drive eventually resulted in a Blake Hester touchdown.
Becky Taylor/Valdosta Daily Times Rance Conner celebrates his second quarter interception, which ended a Miles drive at midfield.
Becky Taylor/Valdosta Daily Times Blake Hester breaks out of an attempted ankle tackle for an 18-yard touchdown for his second touchdown in nine seconds, giving Valdosta State a 30-3 lead.
Becky Taylor/Valdosta Daily Times Sterling Roberts gets in the initial hit on Miles College quarterback Kam Ivory before Larry Elder finishes off the sack for a 14-yard loss.
Becky Taylor/Valdosta Daily Times Bud Chaney briefly surfs a Golden Bear defender on a fourth quarter rush.
VALDOSTA — The Valdosta State Blazers move on to the Division II national football quarterfinals after defeating Miles College Saturday, 33-17, at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium.
VSU, now 11-0, will play Virginia Union Dec. 7 in the quarterfinals. Virginia Union won over Lenoir-Rhyne in their Saturday matchup, 44-12. This game will also be at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. A time has not been announced yet.
The Blazers held a 16-3 lead at halftime, then got two touchdowns in the span of nine seconds at the end of the third quarter for a 30-3 lead. Miles scored both of its touchdowns in the fourth.
