Westminster 31, Southeast Bulloch 7

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Westminster 31, Southeast Bulloch 7

How the game was won: Westminster reeled off the game's first 31 points after a scoreless first quarter to overwhelm host Southeast Bulloch. The Wildcats opened the scoring with a blocked punt return before getting three rushing touchdowns from three different players. Southeast Bulloch suffered its eighth consecutive playoff loss, leaving the Yellow Jackets still in search of their first such win since 1973.

Top performers: Westminster's Malcolm Strickland blocked a punt that was returned for a touchdown by Nance Hill early in the second quarter. ... Wildcats' quarterback Rankin Woley had a five-yard touchdown run and also picked off a pass on defense. His interception led to a 29-yard field goal by Blake Gillikin. ... Chase Williams tacked on an 11-yard touchdown run and Zay Malcolme scored from 39 yards out. ... Harrison Jones also had an interception for Westminster. ... Southeast Bulloch got on the scoreboard midway through the fourth quarter with a 51-yard touchdown strike from Caleb Carter to Klayton Carter.

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