It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Bruton had no problem doing just that on Friday. They managed a 47-41 victory over the Nottoway Cougars. The score was all tied up 20-20 at the break, but the Panthers were the better team in the second half.
Ashton Bell was a one-man wrecking crew for Bruton as he threw for 180 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 47 yards and two touchdowns. A healthy portion of Bell's aerial production (90 yards to be exact) went to Khalon Murrell, who also brought in two receiving touchdowns.
Bruton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Brandon Freeman and Murrell.
Bruton's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 10.5 points per game. As for Nottoway, their loss dropped their record down to 5-5.
Bruton will challenge King William on Saturday. King William will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Bruton surely won't give up without a fight. Nottoway does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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