Standout Stars from Terry Sanford vs Jack Britt

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Jack Britt vs. Terry Sanford showdown was a thriller that went down to the wire. Both teams traded momentum through four quarters, with neither able to pull away early. Jack Britt struck first and eventually stretched the lead to two scores late in the game, but Terry Sanford stormed back with a touchdown, recovered an onside kick, and added another late score to pull within three. Just when it looked like the Bulldogs might complete the comeback, Jack Britt's [player_tooltip player_id='1855413' first='Eric' last='Payne'] broke loose for a dazzling run of more than 50 yards to seal the win for the Buccaneers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1851677"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1894038,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cacba5d9877"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1851677' first='Jacob' last='Moore'] – QB (Class of 2026), Terry Sanford</strong><br>Moore once again showcased why he's one of the most dangerous dual-threat quarterbacks in the state. While Jack Britt's defense contained his running lanes, the junior still willed his team forward, piling up over 400 total yards—most of it through the air. He accounted for all five of Terry Sanford's touchdowns, throwing for three scores and adding two on the ground. Despite the loss, Moore's poise and relentless playmaking nearly sparked a dramatic comeback, proving just how valuable he is to the Bulldogs' offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1855413"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cacba5d991c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1855413' first='Eric' last='Payne'] III – RB (Class of 2026), Jack Britt</strong><br>Payne has been the heartbeat of the Buccaneers' offense all season, and Friday night was no different. The Bucs are now 4-0 when he eclipses the 100-yard mark, and against Terry Sanford he more than doubled that benchmark. Payne rumbled for over 200 yards and found the end zone twice, with both scores coming in the second half. His explosive 50+ yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter not only sealed the victory but also underscored why he's the engine that keeps Jack Britt rolling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Aiden Page ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Jack Britt","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cacba5d9a4d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Aiden Page – ATH (Class of 2026), Jack Britt</strong><br>With the Buccaneers missing their starting receiver due to a freak practice injury, Jack Britt turned to Page for a spark—and he delivered. Early in the first quarter, he hauled in a 40-yard back-shoulder grab, getting tackled at the 1-yard line to set up the Bucs' opening score. Page also locked down his side of the field defensively at his primary position, making a two-way impact that helped steady Jack Britt on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1720252"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cacba5d9afa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1720252' first='Xavier' last='Johnson'] – DL (Class of 2026), Jack Britt</strong><br>Johnson turned in a monster performance in the trenches for the Buccaneers. He made his presence felt on special teams by blocking a field goal, then showcased his athleticism with several open-field tackles against one of the city's most elusive playmakers. To top it off, Johnson even chipped in on offense, providing key blocks out of the Bucs' heavy set. His all-around effort was a major factor in Jack Britt holding off Terry Sanford's late surge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Emmorian Towns","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Jack Britt","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cacba5d9c13"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Emmorian Towns – ATH (Class of 2026), Jack Britt</strong><br>Towns set the tone early for Jack Britt, getting the party started with two quick scores that gave the Bucs momentum right out of the gate. Primarily a linebacker/safety, Towns took full advantage of his offensive opportunities, turning just five carries into 70 yards and two touchdowns. His blend of toughness and speed gave the Buccaneers an early cushion, proving he can impact the game no matter where he lines up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1671906"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cacba5d9c98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1671906' first='Gaven' last='Kraut'] – ATH (Class of 2026), Terry Sanford</strong><br>Kraut was the Bulldogs' best two-way performer on the night, giving everything he had to keep Terry Sanford in the fight. He made his presence felt in the run game while also emerging as the primary downfield target for [player_tooltip player_id='1851677' first='Jacob' last='Moore']. Kraut hauled in over 60 receiving yards and scored twice, showcasing his versatility and competitiveness. He left it all on the field in a gutsy effort that helped fuel Terry Sanford's late push.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1894047,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1749317' first='Sebastian' last='O'Keefe'] ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Terry Sanford","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cacba5d9deb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1749317' first='Sebastian' last='O'Keefe'] – RB (Class of 2028), Terry Sanford</strong><br>O'Keefe stepped into the spotlight as the Bulldogs' WR1 on Friday night, and he didn't disappoint. Though he never carried the ball once out of the backfield, the versatile all-purpose back hauled in 11 receptions for 135 yards and a touchdown. After showcasing his big-play ability on special teams a week ago, O'Keefe proved his versatility again by winning contested catches, working swing passes, and stretching the field on fade and seam routes. His evolving skill set makes him one of Terry Sanford's most dangerous weapons moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1034840"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cb232d46c36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1034840' first='Jaleel' last='Parker'] – S (Class of 2026, Liberty Commit), Jack Britt</strong><br>Parker put his elite athleticism on full display in a statement performance for the Buccaneers. Defensively, he was everywhere—covering both the quarterback and pitch man on Terry Sanford's option looks, running down receivers, and breaking up passes in key moments. But his biggest play came on offense: on a pivotal 4th-and-3, Parker lined up at quarterback and powered through the defense for a stunning 53-yard touchdown run. His versatility and game-changing ability made him one of the night's most impactful players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->