Highland Bulldogs stage thrilling comeback to defeat Metamora Redbirds in Class 5A playoffs
Key points:
- Highland Bulldogs rally from a 30-20 deficit to defeat the Metamora Redbirds 41-36 in a Class 5A second-round football playoff game.
- Dylan Beadle overcomes an early fumble to score two crucial touchdowns and return a kickoff for a touchdown.
- Highland advances to the quarterfinal round for the first time since 2018.
Highland High’s Dylan Beadle bounced back from an early fumble to score two crucial touchdowns, helping his team rally to a 41-36 victory against Metamora in a Class 5A playoff game. Beadle’s touchdowns, along with a scoring run from Hunter Frey, fueled a 21-point blitz in the fourth quarter that erased a 30-20 deficit. Highland, on a nine-game winning streak, will face Providence New Lenox in the quarterfinal round. Coach Jim Warnecke praised his team’s resilience and determination, while Metamora coach Jared Grebner lamented their inability to stop Highland’s lightning-quick scoring capability.
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