It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Byrd had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 20-0 margin over the Woodlawn-B.R. Panthers. The 20-point effort marked the Yellow Jackets' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
It was another big night for Desmond Simmons, who rushed for 197 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in October of 2023.
Byrd was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 313 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Byrd didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ja?Cari Williams and Azariae Barfield. Byrd got some further help from Darell Cottonham Jr.: he defended a pass.
Byrd's record is now 8-3. As for Woodlawn-B.R., they dropped their record down to 4-7 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Byrd will venture away from home to challenge St. Paul's at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Paul's will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Byrd surely won't give up without a fight. Woodlawn-B.R. does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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