Bruce fans got a glimpse of the future this past Friday night as the state’s attention was turned towards Rosedale when the Trojans gave the unbeaten West Bolivar Eagles (12-0, 4-0 Region 4-2A) everything they wanted and then some in the opening round of the Class 2A North State playoffs.
The Trojans (2-9, 2-3 Region 1-2A) landed an early punch when Nick Smith returned the opening kickoff 78 yards for a touchdown and took a 12-7 lead when he added a rushing touchdown in the third quarter before the experience-laden Eagles answered with 28-unanswered points to pick up the 35-12 victory.
Reed Gregory completed 6-of-12 passing for 118 yards and two interceptions with Shaq Bush hauling in three catches for 55 yards, Smith had one catch for 25 yards, Ted Esom one catch for 20 yards, Tiner Moore one catch for 13 yards, and Armstrong had one catch for five yards. Bush went 1-for-1 for 25 yards passing.
Armstrong rushed for 48 yards and one touchdown on three carries, Smith had 42 yards on 15 carries, Bush two yards on one carry, and Gregory had minus-26 yards on nine carries.
West Bolivar will travel to Eupora (10-1, 4-1 Region 2-2A) to take on the Eagles in the second round of the Class 2A North State playoffs.
Calhoun’s Woodcock and Norman earn post season honors
Senior Alan Woodcock and freshman Danny Joe Norman both have been named to the all-division MAIS 8-Man District-I team.
Norman placed fourth in MVP voting for the division.
Calhoun Academy finished 0-10 in their second season of playing in the MAIS 8-Man football league and have lost 21-straight games dating back to their 21-7 win over Macon Central in October of 2007.
