6A

2021 FHSAA Football State Championships 6A Football State Championships

Area recap

Jesuit 49, Braden River 9

The Tigers’ streak of five straight shutouts came to an end. That was the only setback in a dominating performance. Jesuit jumped out to a 42-3 lead at the half and cruised the rest of the way. The win sets up a rematch with Hillsborough in the region final.

Prime time performers

LB Troy Bowles, Jr., Jesuit: Returned a fumble for a touchdown in a win over Braden River.

QB Luke Knight, So., Jesuit: Threw for two touchdowns in a win over Braden River.

ATH Junior Vandeross, Sr., Jesuit: The dynamic playmaker scored four first half touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving, one punt return) in a win over Braden River.

Hillsborough 28, Sumner 7

The Terriers relied on a strong run game and a stingy defense to break open a close game and extend their win streak to eight. With the game tied at 7 in the second quarter, Hillsborough scored twice in the final six minutes of the half to take control.

Prime time performers

RB Jacquez Gibson, So., Hillsborough: Ran for a touchdown in a win over Sumner.

RB Joey Sipp Jr., Sr., Hillsborough: Ran for more than 100 yards and scored three touchdowns on the ground in a win over Sumner.

QB Greg Smith III, So., Sumner: Scored the Stingrays’ lone touchdown on a short run in a loss to Hillsborough.

Friday’s region final schedule (Nov. 26)

Hillsborough at Jesuit, 7:30