It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Southeast Guilford had no problem doing just that on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 46-45 photo finish over the Reagan Raiders. The Falcons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Alexander Marsh was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 184 yards and a touchdown.
Southeast Guilford didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Adrian Gaylord and Joshua Williams-Hatten.
Southeast Guilford pushed their record up to 7-4 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 34.6 points per game. As for Reagan, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5.
Southeast Guilford is on the road again on Friday to play Grimsley at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Grimsley's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. Reagan does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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