The Albert Lea Grizzlies of the Southern Plains Football League won their third straight game of the season by edging the Panic from Nicollet, Iowa, 28-27.

The Grizzlies capped their opening drive with a one-yard quarterback sneak by Tony Tolbers, but the Panic fought back to take a 13-12 lead at the half.

The Panic extended their lead to 15 points (27-12) in the third quarter, but the Grizzlies rallied.

Another quarterback keeper by Tolbers made the score 27-20 at the end of the third.

Early in the fourth, the Grizzlies took advantage of a bad snap to get a safety. With eight minutes remaining in regulation, Jason Kuipers scored on a three-yard touchdown run to give Albert Lea its first lead since the first quarter.

Albert Lea improved to 3-2 overall and handed the Panic their second straight loss.