REPLAY: Stillwater Beats Woodbury as Last-Chance Field Goal Falls Short

The Stillwater Ponies defeated the Woodbury Royals, 20-18, after a last-second field fell short.

The Ponies pulled off a tough road win in an exciting season opening matchup.

Check out our photos and the archive of the Minnesota Sports Broadcasting Network's, livestream video broadcast that is embedded in this post.

The Royals struck on the first play from scrimmage when senior running back Quran Al-Hameed scampered for an 80-yard touchdown.

The Ponies got on the board midway through the second quarter with a 63-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Nate Ricci to Joey Quinn midway through the second quarter.

Al-Hameed ran for his second touchdown of the game, and the Royals took a 12-6 lead into halftime. Again, the Royals failed to convert the extra point.

The Ponies came out in the second half and running back Nick Anderson scored on back-to-back drives, putting the Ponies up 20-12.

The Royals answered with Al-Hameed’s third touchdown of the game, but failed the two-point conversion.

The Ponies defense held off the Royals fourth quarter drive.

With just a few seconds left on the clock, Woodbury kicker Colton Johnson lined up for 29-yard field goal, and a chance to win the game.

But the Ponies defense came up big, tipping his field goal attempt that fell just short of the crossbar.

The Ponies home opener is next Friday against White Bear Lake.

Keep up with the Ponies this season by following @Ponies_Football on Twitter, or liking the Ponies Football Facebook page.

Click here to read stories about some of the Ponies volunteer efforts during the off-season.

The Ponies Touchdown Club plans on livestreaming the Ponies games this season, just click here to watch the livestream on the Ponies official team website. The broadcasts will start about 30 minutes before game time.

All games are also archived and can be watched anytime at mnsportsnetwork.com.

Schedule:

Aug. 31: at Woodbury 7 p.m. (Win, 20-18)

Sept. 7: White Bear Lake 7 p.m. (Parent Night)

Sept. 14: at Cretin Derham Hall 7 p.m. (University of St. Thomas)

Sept. 21: Forest Lake 7 p.m. (Homecoming)

Sept. 28: Mounds View 7 p.m. (Hall of Fame Night)

Oct. 5: at East Ridge 7 p.m.

Oct. 12: Roseville 7 p.m. (Senior Night)

Oct. 17: at Hastings 7 p.m.