The matchup between Briarwood Academy and Brentwood on Friday hardly resembled the 21-6 effort from their previous meeting. The Buccaneers were outmatched by the War Eagles and fell 49-20. The Buccaneers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the War Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Briarwood Academy lost, don't look at Cutler Fleming. Despite the final result, he rushed for 143 yards while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 57 yards and two TDs.
Brentwood was led to victory by Baylor Cobb and Tristan Robinson. Cobb rushed for 37 yards and one touchdown, while Robinson rushed for 56 yards and a pair of scores on only six carries. What's more, Cobb racked up 145 passing yards, the most he's had since back in November of 2024. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Quez Collins, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Briarwood Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Brentwood, their record is now 6-1.
Coming up, Briarwood Academy will challenge Augusta Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Buccaneers are facing the Cavaliers at the right time seeing as the Cavaliers are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Brentwood, they will face off against Edmund Burke Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the War Eagles 12, the Spartans 4.7) so any points scored will be well earned.
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