High School FootballSunday, November 8
Brookstone and Glenwood win first-round playoff games Friday night
The Today in Columbus team
It was a good Friday night for area teams in the state playoffs. The Ledger-Enquirer's roundup has Brookstone, Pacelli and Glenwood advancing, with three area teams winning, one losing and another on a bye.
In the GIAA, third-seeded Brookstone (6-5, 3-0) beat sixth-seeded Strong Rock 35-10 and rode a five-game winning streak. Dillon Terry scored twice on the ground, from 24 and 30 yards.
Brookstone and Glenwood both won on Friday
| Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|
| Brookstone | 35-10 | Strong Rock |
| Glenwood | 42-35 | St. Michael |
Sources: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Lagniappe Daily
- Halftime: Brookstone 14, Strong Rock 3
- First score: Broughton Branch to Mitchum Kelly, 10 yards
- Strong Rock's field goal: 30 yards, by Dane Norsworthy
Glenwood School of Phenix City stunned St. Michael 42-35 on the Cardinals' home field in an AHSAA Private Class AA first-round game. It was the Gators' third trip this season to the Mobile County-Baldwin County area, and they left with reservations for a fourth.
42-35Glenwood's upset score at St. Michael in a Private Class AA playoff game
The Gators stood toe-to-toe with the Cardinals, score for score, on the Cardinals' home field.
Source: Lagniappe Daily
Sources: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Lagniappe Daily