CARTERVILLE — Andrew Hellriegel connected with Peyton Bittle for a 46-yard touchdown on 4th and 15 with less than two minutes to play to lead Carterville past Du Quoin 28-26.

The Indians had just grabbed a 26-21 lead on 31-yard David Lee touchdown pass on 4th and 24.

Du Quoin had one final chance to rally, but Bittle forced a fumble that the Lions recovered, enabling them to run out the clock.

Carterville improves to 3-1 (1-0). The Lions will travel to Anna-Jonesboro next week. Du Quoin falls to 2-2 (0-1). The Indians will host Perry County rival Pinckneyville next week.