PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Prewett’s field goal lifts Good Hope past Fairfield 24-21 in double OT

FAIRFIELD, Ala. – Chase Prewett kicked the winning field goal in the second overtime Friday night, sending Good Hope to the second round of the Class 4A football playoffs with a 24-21 victory at Fairfield. The Raiders intercepted a pass on Fairfield’s final possession before Prewett broke the tie. Good Hope led 7-0 at halftime. Parker Johnson ran 15 yards for a touchdown after the break, and the extra point extended the Raiders’ lead to 14-0. Fairfield returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown, then tied the game on a touchdown pass and extra point. The teams finished regulation at 14-14. Karson Hollis ran for a touchdown on Good Hope’s first overtime possession. The extra point put the Raiders ahead 21-14, but Fairfield answered with another touchdown pass and made the kick to force a second overtime. This time the Raiders intercepted the pass, giving Good Hope a chance to win on Prewett’s kick. Good Hope improved to 8-3 after entering the playoffs as the third seed from Region 8. Fairfield, the Region 5 runner-up, finished 6-5. Good Hope advances to face the winner of Deshler and Central-Clay County.