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| "Here come the Royals!" |
BCHS wrapped up the pre-season Friday night at home with a scrimmage against Wilcox County. Like last week, the varsity played three quarters with younger players in the fourth. Like last week, all kickoffs and punts were fair catches.
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| Terrollieo Brimidgel runs. |
While the offense started last week, it was the defense’s time to shine tonight. Leading 3-0 after a short Ford Childers field goal, Wilcox drove deep to the BC 16. An interception by Jahiyan Blackshear ended the drive.
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| Josh Stanley, Jr. scores. |
In the second, another Wilcox possession would end in a turnover, this time a fumble recovery. BC would capitalize with a Josh Stanley 21-yard touchdown run.
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| Landry Nobles pulls down a player from behind. |
Later in the second, Wilcox went for it on fourth and sixth from the Royal 20. That ended with a Nykez Farrow interception With the second quarter winding down, Tyrek Mack jumped the route of a pass and returned it 10 yards for a touchdown. BC led 17-0 at halftime.
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| Rhet Floyd brings down the quarterback. |
In the third quarter, BC had their one turnover, a fumble. But the defense held, stopping the Patriots on the Royal 18. Late in the third, Brody Fleming connected on a 39-yard touchdown pass to Octavius Tate. The final varsity score was 23-0.
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| Midstate Pools and Spas was Friday's game sponsor. Presenting the plaque is Touchdown Club member Joe Ward. |
Fleming finished with two touchdown passes, one of them in the fourth quarter. The defense forced four turnovers, three interceptions and a fumble. The Royals open the regular season August 17 at the Gridiron Classic versus Rutland. Kickoff is 12pm at Fort Valley State.
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| Octavius Tate scores. |
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