Photo credit: Ray Justice Photography
Belfry took control from the outset and the Pirates went on to blank Pike Central, 57-0, in the opening round of the Class 3A playoffs at Haywood Stadium on Friday night.
The Pirates, now 5-6, will host Lawrence County (8-3) in the district championship game on Nov. 12. Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm.
Running back Isaac Dixon had two carries for 105 yards and a touchdown. He caught two passes for 100 yards and two scores.
Reserve running back Alex Long carried four times for 98 yards and two second-half touchdown runs.
Quarterback Caden Woolum and running back Zayne Hatfield added a rushing touchdown each.
At Goody
(Class 3A playoffs)
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
PC (3-9)…..0 0 0 0 – 0
BF (5-6)….28 15 7 7 –57
Scoring:
First Quarter
BF – Braxton Hatfield, 49-yard run (Gideon Ireson kick), 9:13
BF – Isaac Dixon, 41-yard pass from Caden Woolum (Gideon Ireson kick), 6:48
BF – Isaac Dixon, 79-yard run (Gideon Ireson), 4:02
BF – Zayne Hatfield, 24-yard run (Gideon Ireson kick), 1:23
Second Quarter
BF – Isaac Dixon, 59-yard pass from Caden Woolum (Caden Woolum run), 11:01
BF – Caden Woolum, 15-yard run (Aiden McCoy kick), 6:56
Third Quarter
BF – Alex Long, 24-yard run (Aiden McCoy kick), 5:57
Fourth Quarter
BF – Alex Long, 53-yard run (Siden McCoy kick), 3:19
Next up: Belfry (5-6) vs. Lawrence County (8-3), 7:30 p, Nov.12.