The Birmingham Patriots had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Del Norte 30-28. The win was familiar territory for Birmingham who now have nine in a row.
Among those leading the charge was Kingston Tisdell, who threw for 225 yards and four touchdowns. Dredon Fowles and his 148 yards on the ground were also a key factor in Birmingham's win.
Birmingham's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-2. As for Del Norte, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-3.
Birmingham is on the road again on Saturday and play against Acalanes at 11:30 a.m. on December 9th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in California (Acalanes is ranked 75th, while Birmingham is ranked 76th). Del Norte does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
