Stratford Academy and Brookstone squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Stratford Academy had to settle for second. They fell to the Brookstone Cougars 33-28. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 33-27 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
Stratford Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Connor Fitzpatrick, who rushed for 67 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also threw for 196 yards and a touchdown. Another back making a difference was Tyler Stephens, who gained 150 total yards and a touchdown.
Leading Brookstone to victory were Dillon Terry and Gray Jones. Terry rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, while Jones gained 116 total yards and two touchdowns. What's more, Jones also racked up 101 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in September.
Stratford Academy dropped their record down to 7-4 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Brookstone, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-3.
Stratford Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Brookstone, they will head out on the road to square off against Bulloch Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bulloch Academy will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Brookstone surely won't give up without a fight.
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