Football Recap: Phillips Drops Highest Score of Season Against Brilliant + How To Watch

Phillips scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Brilliant Tigers by a score of 30-28. The Bears have struggled against the Tigers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

When it comes to explaining why Phillips lost, don't look at Trey Tidwell. Despite the final result, he threw for 170 yards and two TDs, and also punched in a pair of touchdowns on the ground. 108 of Tidwell's passing yards were hauled in by Adarian Thompson.

Hunter Scruggs

Total Tackles

08/29/25 vs Marion County	3
09/05/25 @ Vina	6
09/19/25 vs Shoals Christian	6
09/12/25 @ Meek	8
09/26/25 vs Brilliant	11

Even if they lost, Phillips' defense still kept up the pressure with four sacks. In fact, those sacks all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Hunter Scruggs. He also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with 11.

Phillips' defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Brilliant, they now have a winning record of 3-2.

Phillips didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 36-12 victory against Cherokee on the 3rd. As for Brilliant, they have also already played their next game, a 62-0 loss against Marion County on the 3rd.