Briarwood Defeated Montgomery Catholic 24-21
Briarwood overcame a halftime deficit to remain undefeated with a narrow victory.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Football
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Briarwood improved to a 6-0 record after defeating Montgomery Catholic 24-21 on September 25, 2026. The win kept Briarwood unbeaten after they held their opponents scoreless during the second half.
Why it matters
The victory preserves Briarwood's perfect seasonal record as the team navigates the challenges of their conference schedule. This defensive performance proved decisive after Montgomery Catholic entered halftime with a 21-17 lead.
Briarwood quarterback Jamison Barnes completed 11 of 15 passes for 153 yards and 2 touchdowns, including a 25-yard game-winning strike to Charles Allen. Montgomery Catholic quarterback Will Blackwell finished with 214 passing yards and 2 touchdowns.
The players
Jamison Barnes
He serves as the quarterback for the Briarwood high school football team.
Charles Allen
He is a wide receiver who recorded two touchdown receptions in the win.
Will Blackwell
He is the starting quarterback for the Montgomery Catholic football team.
The details
Briarwood successfully erased a halftime deficit by forcing a pair of second-half turnovers that stifled the Montgomery Catholic offense. The decisive score occurred when Jamison Barnes connected with Charles Allen for a 25-yard touchdown pass with 4:16 remaining in the third quarter.
Timeline
The game took place on September 25, 2026, at Lions Pride Stadium.
The game-winning touchdown pass occurred with 4:16 remaining in the third quarter.
Season Trajectory
This win keeps Briarwood undefeated and positions them as a primary contender for the upcoming state playoffs. Meanwhile, the loss drops Montgomery Catholic to 4-2, impacting their standing within the competitive regional bracket.
Briarwood remains undefeated at 6-0, significantly strengthening their projected seeding for the post-season playoffs. Montgomery Catholic falls to a 4-2 record, forcing the team to focus on upcoming conference games to secure their playoff viability.
The takeaway
Maintaining a perfect record requires consistent second-half defensive adjustments when facing high-scoring offenses. Teams that force turnovers under pressure are significantly more likely to overcome halftime deficits during critical league play.
What happens next
Briarwood is scheduled to travel to St. John Paul II for its next matchup, while Montgomery Catholic will return home to host St. Pauls.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Al.
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