Just now, TheConfluence said:

BW picks up a big first down on 3rd and long from their goal line. Nice pass from Ben Jackson to Gio Siano.

Jackson injured on the play. Siano in at QB.

Scratch that. Running the wildcat.

Nice run after catch by Siano.

Jackson back in.

End of 3.

Birds 21 Tigers 0

BW driving on their own 46.

BW punt. Birds take over on their own 45.

Kuhnhein, Ciani, Winkler, Greeley, Arnold really controlling the line of scrimmage for the Birds. Making holes for Noah Brown.

Fourth and 10 up coming for the birds at their own 31.

TD Moeves to Drew Thompson on fourth down. Conversion no good.

Birds 27 Tigers 0

5:53 left

Fourth and goal BW from the 2. 2:47 left.

Birds hold.

30 yard pickup by Moeves to get them off their goal line. 1:19 left.

Birds in victory formation.

Final

Birds 27 Tigers 0

The game felt tighter than the score would indicate. Beechwood failed to score inside their one. Multiple fumbles. One inside their own 10. Big fourth down conversions for the Birds kept Beechwood's offense off the field.

Highlands' big play offense and their ability to bend, but not break on defense was the difference.

VERY physical game. Pads popping all night on both sides of the ball.

The Birds have Campbell County, Conner, and Cooper to end their season. Beechwood faces a tough Ryle team next week. The road to the Championship may be a bit smoother for the Birds, but still a lot of football left to be played for both teams.