<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1XJ6zU_1GziYsKV00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1XJ6zU_1GziYsKV00" width="1920" height="559" >The Brantley Bulldogs and Highland Home Flying Squadron competed in the first round of the AHSAA playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6.Brantley faced Lindon, while Highland Home played Aliceville. The Bulldogs earned a 29-0 shutout victory over Lindon to advance to the second round.Brantley vs. Lindon“It was a big one for us, as well as a tough road environment,” Lowery said. “I thought our guys handled it really well.”Lowery said the team prepared well throughout the week. The Bulldogs opened the game with a couple of bad snaps on offense, but the defense helped them settle in.Josh Cook forced a fumble, and JJ Daniels scooped it up and returned it for a touchdown. Marcus Everette and Nate Pruitt combined for 20 tackles and seven tackles for loss. On offense, Carson Rutledge made several key passing plays, while Andre Wright contributed as a runner and receiver.“I thought we played a complete four-quarter game,” Lowery said. “Now, we are excited to be back home for round two.”The Bulldogs will continue their playoff run at home against Leroy on Nov. 13.“They have a really good football team,” Lowery said. “They can score from deep, and they give you trouble on defense with their speed. Our guys are fired up and ready for the challenge and to get to play back in front of our home crowd.”Highland Home vs. AlicevilleHighland Home battled Aliceville in the first round of the AHSAA playoffs but did not get the outcome it hoped for.Head coach Phillip Coggins said the team was prepared for the challenge.“I thought we had a good week of practice leading up to the game,” Coggins said. “I’m not disappointed in the way that we played. I think we played well other than a couple of mistakes.”The Squadron scored on the first play of the game when Derrion Brown caught a 90-yard touchdown pass from Travonte Flowers. Ethan Bowen made the extra point.Brody Phillips had 21 carries for 102 yards. Cooper Mount had three carries for 22 yards, and Jacorey Posey had two carries for 21 yards.Defensively, Spencer Foster recorded eight tackles and two assists. Elijah Williams had two tackles, one assist and two interceptions.“We moved the ball effectively, but we would have one play here or there that would put us behind the chains,” Coggins said. “We attempted to throw the ball a little more in the second half to get back in the game, but that was definitely not the strong suit of our team this year.”The Squadron lost to Aliceville 26-7. Coggins said Highland Home matched up well with Aliceville.“It reinforces to all of our guys that we need to take that next step in toughness and execution,” Coggins said. “We have the opportunity to be as good as we want to be.”The loss concluded the Flying Squadron’s 2026 season.</div></body>

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The Brantley Bulldogs and Highland Home Flying Squadron competed in the first round of the AHSAA playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6. Brantley faced Lindon, while Highland Home played Aliceville. The Bulldogs earned a 29-0 shutout victory over Lindon to advance to the second round. Brantley vs. Lindon. “It was a...

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The Brantley Bulldogs and Highland Home Flying Squadron competed in the first round of the AHSAA playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6. Brantley faced Lindon, while H

Bulldogs, Squadron compete in first playoff round

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