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U. City Overpowers Parkway North 25-20

Senior quarterback DeAndre Williams throws three touchdowns and runs for another in big win for Lions over Vikings.

UNIVERSITY CITY–The University City Lions built a 19-0 lead early in the second half, then had to hold on for dear life, in a 25-20 win over Suburban South Conference rival , Friday evening at Muhl-Schemmer Stadium.

Senior quarterback DeAndre Williams had a breakout performance in leading U-City to its first win of the season, passing for a career-high 339 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for a score.

Teammate Alex Henry caught all three of those scores from Williams, on plays of 13, 26, and 8 yards, with that last one being the eventual game-winner with 7:20 left in the game.

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Parkway North senior running back Jovonte Suber also had a big day, rushing for 75 yards on 22 carries, along with three touchdowns for a Viking offense and defense that was playing without its best player, senior Donavin Newsom.

Patch will have more pictures and reaction from the game Saturday.

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