It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Broadneck had no problem doing just that on Friday. Everything went their way against the Annapolis Panthers as they made off with a 40-20 win. The Bruins might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Nate Kropkowski looked great while leading his team to the win, throwing for 139 yards and a pair of TDs on only 13 passes, while also punching in one rushing score. Max Fresty also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Broadneck didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Alijah Hawkins and Carson Pierce.
Defeat or not, Annapolis got some senior leadership from De'Myen Gray and Nysean Harris Johnson. Gray rushed for 123 yards and one touchdown, while Harris Johnson rushed for 109 yards and one score on only 15 carries. The Panthers are 2-1 when Gray posts 80 or more rushing yards, but 3-5 otherwise.
Bruins
| 11/14/25 vs Annapolis | 40-20 |
| 10/30/25 vs Severna Park | 30-13 |
| 10/24/25 @ Meade | 42-7 |
| 10/17/25 vs Old Mill | 16-10 |
| 10/10/25 @ North County | 49-0 |
| + 2 more games |
The victory (which was Broadneck's seventh in a row) raised their record to 7-3. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 34.6 points over those games. As for Annapolis, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
Coming up, Broadneck will head out on the road to take on Paint Branch at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' defense has only allowed 9.2 points per game this season, so the Bruins' offense will have their work cut out for them. Annapolis does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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