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Leeds' Conner Nelson breaks up a pass intended for Fairview's Blake Rickard in the second quarter. Amanda Shavers | For The News-Aegis

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Leeds' Conner Nelson makes a big gain in the second quarter. Amanda Shavers | For The News-Aegis

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Leeds' Gavin Howard intercepts a Fairview pass in the end zone to seal the Greenwave victory. Amanda Shavers | For The News-Aegis

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ZJ Dale scores from 27 yards out with less than two minutes remaining. Amanda Shavers | For The News-Aegis

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Taylon Gaiter breaks away for the Fairview defense for a Leeds touchdown. Amanda Shavers | For The News-Aegis

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Miles Jones signals a fumble recovery. Amanda Shavers | For The News-Aegis

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Leeds Conner Nelson scores a touchdown in the second quarter. Amanda Shavers | For The News-Aegis

Conner Nelson accounted for three total touchdowns to help No. 9 Leeds take down No. 3 Fairview 36-22 in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs on Friday night.

The Greenwave (10-2) led 28-7 in the third quarter following Nelson’s three scores and another by Taylon Gaiter before the Aggies (10-1) scored 15 straight points to draw to within 28-22 with 5:55 left in the bout.

ZJ Dale, however, scored from 27 yards out with less than two minutes remaining to help Leeds pull it out.

The Greenwave will host No. 7 Corner next week for a spot in the semifinals.