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Rye Recovers With Big Fourth To Beat Yorktown In Battle Of Unbeatens

RYE, N.Y. - For three quarters Friday night in front of a packed house at Rye High School, the football game belonged to the Huskers of Yorktown.

The Rye cheering section likes what it sees.

The Rye cheering section likes what it sees.

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Rye football fans cheer their team, as the Garnets pulled out a comeback win over Yorktown.

Rye football fans cheer their team, as the Garnets pulled out a comeback win over Yorktown.

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Tj Lavelle rolls out to look for a receiver in Friday's win over Yorktown.

Tj Lavelle rolls out to look for a receiver in Friday's win over Yorktown.

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The Yorktown cheering section was packed and loud at Friday's game at Rye.

The Yorktown cheering section was packed and loud at Friday's game at Rye.

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The Yorktown sideline watches the action.

The Yorktown sideline watches the action.

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Yorktown rushing leader Nick Santavicca was held to under 50 yards by the Rye defense.

Yorktown rushing leader Nick Santavicca was held to under 50 yards by the Rye defense.

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A Rye player gets a rest as he talks to a coach on the sideline at Friday's game.

A Rye player gets a rest as he talks to a coach on the sideline at Friday's game.

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Yorktown's cheerleaders pose for a picture.

Yorktown's cheerleaders pose for a picture.

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Yorktown Head Coach Mike Rescigno and the Cornhuskers had the lead for three quarters Friday night at Rye.

Yorktown Head Coach Mike Rescigno and the Cornhuskers had the lead for three quarters Friday night at Rye.

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The Garnets came back to top Yorktown Friday night at Rye.

The Garnets came back to top Yorktown Friday night at Rye.

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The Rye cheerleaders had plenty to celebrate Friday night.

The Rye cheerleaders had plenty to celebrate Friday night.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman

But in the fourth quarter, defending Section 1 champion Rye overcame some previous mistakes (three turnovers, two int's which were returned for scores), and went on to close the game by scoring 21 unanswered points, securing a 31-20 victory in a battle of previously unbeaten teams.

The 3-0 Garnets got three sacks and a key blocked punt from junior LB Mat Bruno, who also threw a TD pass.

Yorktown (2-1) got a pair of TD returns from quarterback/cornerback Jose Boyer, including a spectacular 95-yard interception return for a score, but Rye's defense slowed 'Husker threats Nick Santavicca and Boyer on the ground.

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