The Commercial Appeal

Friday wrap

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Ridgeway 47, Hardin County 21 at Halle: The Roadrunner­s (11-1) advanced to the quarterfin­als in 5A, outscoring Hardin County 34-7 in the second half. Deharrius Smedley had a 90-yard punt return for a score, while Earl Harrison (172 yards on 18 carries) had scoring runs of 42 and 19. Lilotis Walker, who had 123 yards, had scoring runs of 33 and 32 yards. Next Friday at Halle, Ridgeway will play Henry

County, which eliminated Millington, 26-16.

Trezevant 33, Dyersburg 14 at the Fairground­s: The Bears (11-1) advanced to face undefeated Crockett County on the road in next week’s 4A quarterfin­als.

MUS 30, Brentwood Academy 28 at MUS: Michael Jacobs’ 24-yard field goal with 1:53 left in the game gave the Owls (8-3) the win, capping a comeback from a 28-7 third-quarter deficit. Marcus Evans threw scoring passes of 27 and 32 yards to Thomas Pickens for MUS before Swep Wallace’s 38-yard intercepti­on return cut Brentwood Academy’s lead to 28-27. Colton Neel had a 67-yard scoring run in the first half, extending his MUS record for career touchdowns to 61. MUS will travel to face Ensworth in the semifinals after the Tigers eliminated Briarcrest 42- 6.

ECS 21, Franklin Road

Academy 7 at ECS: Stephen Oliver caught scoring passes of 50 and 52 yards from Keegan Westbrook and also had an intercepti­on as the Eagles (9-2) advanced to a D2-A semifinal next week at defending state champ Knoxville Webb.

St. George’s 27, Friendship Christian 7 at St. George’s: Clay Crenshaw scored on a 34-yard pass from Ben Glass and a 20yard punt return as the Gryphons (7- 4) advanced to the D2-A semifinals. Chase Hayden ran for 127 yards and a TD and Corey Jones scored on a 31-yard fumble return. St. George’s will host Battle Ground Academy next week.

PUNISHMENT­S CUT FOR TWO SCHOOLS

Upon review, the TSSAA has decided to reduce the postseason bans for the Hillcrest and Mitchell High football teams.

The schools, whose appeals were heard at the TSSAA board of control meeting Wednesday, will now be banned from postseason play for two years as a result of a fight between the two teams at the end of a game Oct. 23. The teams, who originally received a three-year ban, will be eligible for the postseason in 2016 after missing this year and next. In addition, each school’s total fine was reduced by $1,000, to $3,750.

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