Beech Routs Hillsboro 42-14 in Class 5A Playoffs
Beech advances to host Memphis Central in the second round after a dominant first-round win over Hillsboro.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
Beech football defeated Hillsboro 42-14 in the Class 5A first round, leading 21-7 at halftime. The Bobcats improved to 10-1 while Hillsboro finished at 5-6.
Why it matters
The win keeps Beech's playoff run alive without star running back Devin Crutcher, who suffered a season-ending ACL injury last week. Nashville-area fans will see the program host Memphis Central next.
Beech's win came against a Hillsboro team with a 5-6 record entering the contest. Crutcher's 1,348 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns before his injury remain the program's biggest offensive loss, and it is unclear how the offense will adjust.
The players
Beech High School
Beech is a public high school in the Nashville area, located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, that competes in the TSSAA Class 5A football classification.
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro is a Nashville public high school whose football program competes in the TSSAA Class 5A classification.
The details
DK Williams capped Beech's opening drive with an 11-yard touchdown run and a two-point conversion, and Landon Johnson returned an interception for a touchdown to make it 42-7. Jeramy Laster Jr. scored his 19th touchdown of the season on an 8-yard end around.
Timeline
Last week: Crutcher suffered a season-ending ACL injury against Hendersonville.
Friday: Memphis Central defeated Northeast 40-0 in the playoffs.
Upcoming: Beech hosts Memphis Central in the second round.
Season Trajectory
Beech's advance within the TSSAA Class 5A bracket keeps the program in contention for a deeper postseason run. Its 10-1 record places it among the stronger Class 5A teams still playing this season.
With Beech advancing to a home second-round game against Memphis Central, local fans have a chance to see the Bobcats in the postseason at home. Fantasy and recruiting followers will also want to track how Williams and Laster carry the offense without Crutcher.
The takeaway
Beech's depth at running back and receiver will be tested in the second round, as the team adjusts to the loss of its leading rusher. Following the Bobcats' next game will show whether the offense can keep scoring at this pace.
What happens next
Beech will host Memphis Central in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Main Street Media of Tennessee -.
