Dallastown wins comeback thriller against South Western, 24-20

Dallastown's Jalen Cook (11) makes the tackle on South Western running back Austin Rollman (4) during a YAIAA Division I football game against Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. Cook recored a team-high 6 solo tackles, intercepted two passes and returned a blocked punt for a touchdown to help the Wildcats win, 24-20.

The Dallastown student section cheer on the Wildcats during a YAIAA Division I football game against South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

Dallastown head football coach Levi Murphy leads the team down to the field with captains Keller Spera (72), Jack Mahoney (7), Michael Scott (behind) and Jalen Cook (11) before the start of a YAIAA Division I football game against South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

Dallastown quarterback Kody Kisner is tackled by South Western's Antwan Jefferson (8) during a YAIAA Division I football game Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

Dallastown's Michael Scott (1) and Jalen Cook (11) prepare to lead the Wildcats onto the field for a YAIAA Division I football game against South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The two juniors played large roles in a come-from-behind, 24-20 win for the Wildcats.

Dallastown wide receiver Jalen Cook (11) almost comes down with a one-handed grab during a YAIAA Division I football game against South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. Cook got both feet inbounds but lost possession of the ball after being pushed out of play.

Dallastown's Michael Scott returns a kick for an 85-yard touchdown to give the Wildcats the lead late in the fourth quarter of a YAIAA Division I football game against South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

Dallastown junior Michael Scott (1) celebrates with his teammates in the end zone after returning a kick 85 yards for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter of a YAIAA Division I football game against South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

South Western tight end Tommy Putman (11) picks up a first down after a reception during a YAIAA Division I football game against Dallastown Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. Putman finished the game with five catches for 40 yards for the Mustangs.

Dallastown defensive end Colby Laughman (53) sacks South Western quarterback Bryce Graham for a 9-yard loss during a YAIAA Division I football game Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

Dallastown's Michael Scott (1) reacts as Jack Mahoney (7) catches a pass in the end zone for a 25-yard touchdown during a YAIAA Division I football game against South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

South Western running back Austin Rollman (4) carries the ball during a YAIAA Division I football game against Dallastown Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

South Western quarterback Bryce Graham (12) escapes a sack attempt from Dallastown's Riley Rohrback (49) and finds a way to complete a pass to Ayden McMillion during a YAIAA Division I football game Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

Dallastown students cheer on the Wildcats during a YAIAA Division I football game against South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

South Western players celebrate with kicker Gavin Fraim (19) after he drilled a 35-yard field goal at the end of the first half of a YAIAA Division I football game against Dallastown Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

Dallastown quarterback Kody Kisner slings an off-balance pass to Jack Mahoney for a 25-yard touchdown during a YAIAA Division I football game against South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

South Western's Austin Rollman (4) breaks into the end zone to score a 4-yard rushing touchdown during a YAIAA Division I football game against Dallastown Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. Rollman finished with a game-high 186 rushing yards on 32 carries and two touchdowns.

Dallastown's Michael Scott boots a kickoff during a YAIAA Division I football game against South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

South Western quarterback Bryce Graham keeps the ball during a YAIAA Division I football game against Dallastown Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

Dallastown's Shamar Smith (9) runs with the ball after making a catch during a YAIAA Division I football game against South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

South Western's Cade Baumgardner (2) takes a kick return almost all the way to the house before being tackled by kicker Michael Scott (not pictured) during a YAIAA Division I football game Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

South Western tight end Tommy Putman (11) gets tackled by the ankles after hauling in a reception during a YAIAA Division I football game against Dallastown Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

Dallastown cornerback Michael Scott (1) helps South Western tight end Tommy Putman stretch out after the Mustang senior was tackled during a YAIAA Division I football game against Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

The Dallastown student section cheer on the Wildcats during a YAIAA Division I football game against South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

Dallastown's Michael Scott catches a kick during a YAIAA Division I football game against South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

South Western tight end Ayden McMillion (82) picks up a big first down for the Mustangs during a YAIAA Division I football game against Dallastown Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. McMillion hauled in four catches for 44 yards for the Mustangs.

With pass protection from Shamar Smith (9), Dallastown quarterback Kody Kisner (13) rolls to his right before completing a pass during a YAIAA Division I football game against South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

South Western's Ben Klein (5) returns a kick for the Mustangs during a YAIAA Division I football game against Dallastown Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

Dallastown safety Jalen Cook (11) intercepts a deep pass in the end zone for a touchback during a YAIAA Division I football game against South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

South Western quarterback Bryce Graham prepares to throw a screen pass during a YAIAA Division I football game against Dallastown Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

Dallastown free safety Jalen Cook (11) makes the tackle on South Western running back Antwan Jefferson (8) during a YAIAA Division I football game Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. Jefferson tallied six carries for 28 yards for the Mustangs.

South Western junior running back Austin Rollman (4) carries the rock for the Mustangs during a YAIAA Division I football game against Dallastown Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

Dallastown utility man Michael Scott carries the ball on a designed run play late in the fourth quarter of a YAIAA Division I football game against South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

Dallastown quarterback Kody Kisner reacts after picking up a crucial first down with his legs to ice the game against South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

Dallastown junior Michael Scott (1) celebrates with his teammates after the Wildcats defeated South Western in a YAIAA Division I football game Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

Dallastown head coach Levi Murphy (right) shakes hands with South Western head coach Tony Shermeyer after a YAIAA Division I football game against Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

Dallastown's Michael Scott (1) celebrates as the Wildcats complete a come-from-behind win during a YAIAA Division I football game against South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown. The Wildcats won, 24-20.

Dallastown cheerleaders line up as the band plays the alma mater following a 24-20 win over South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown.

Dallastown junior Jalen Cook (11) listens as head football coach Levi Murphy addresses the team following a 24-20 win over South Western Sept. 15, 2023, in Dallastown.