In a game dominated by offense, Brentwood Academy’s defense got just enough stops to make the difference Friday night.
The fourth-ranked Eagles and seventh-ranked McCallie combined for nearly 1,100 total yards, but when the visitors stopped the Blue Tornado on three straight second-half possessions, that provided the opportunity needed to take control and hold on for a 42-32 Division II-AA football victory at Spears Stadium.
“That stretch was the difference,” McCallie coach Ralph Potter said. “Our guys played well. Defensively we gave ourselves a chance, but I should’ve called better plays.
“We’re disappointed, but we have to turn around and get ready to play another tough game next week in the playoffs.”
McCallie (6-4, 3-3) will host Father Ryan in the first round of the playoffs next week. Father Ryan lost 34-7 to Baylor on Friday.