Recap: Malik Gaillard hit Martelius Hughes for a 5-yard touchdown pass on fourth-and-3 with 1:47 remaining in the fourth quarter, and the Orioles did just enough to hand the mistake-prone Crimson their first loss of the season. Maple Grove (6-1, 2-1) missed two extra points and turned the ball over twice in the red zone, but still had a chance to win on a 30-yard field goal attempt as time expired. The kick sailed wide right. Justin Ekiyor scored two rushing touchdowns in the second half for the Orioles (5-2, 4-0).

Key to the game: The Maple Grove mistakes were glaring, but the Crimson looked to be in control with a 26-20 lead with 5:48 remaining in the fourth quarter. That’s when Gaillard drove the Orioles 80 yards in less than four minutes to set up the winning score.

Quote: “I knew we’d win. It’s a great rivalry. We love this rivalry, and we just knew we could do it.” — Osseo’s Justin Ekiyor

One thing to know: Maple Grove hadn’t given up a rushing touchdown all season before Prince Kruah scored from a yard out in the second quarter. It was the first of three rushing touchdowns for Osseo.

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Malik Gaillard hit Martellus Hughes for a 5-yard touchdown pass on fourth-and-3 with 1:47 remaining, and Osseo survived for a 27-26 victory over Northwest Suburban Conference rival Maple Grove.

The previously unbeaten Crimson missed two extra points and a potentially game-winning 30-yard field goal as time expired.

Justin Ekiyor scored two rushing touchdowns for the Orioles.

This story will be updated.