Brantley blanks Marion County 33-0 to win 1A state title

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By Ben Culpepper - email

One of two touchdown catches by Brantley receiver O.J. Guice against Marion County on Wednesday. (abc3340.com)

Guice's second touchdown catch in the win over Marion County at Jordan-Hare Stadium Wednesday. (abc3340.com)

Marion County's season turned upside down against Brantley in the 1A state championship game. (abc3340.com)

The Brantley Bulldogs pitched a 33-0 shutout over defending champion Marion County to win the AHSAA Class 1A State Championship Wednesday afternoon at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

The Bulldogs capped off an undefeated 15-0 season behind a three-touchdown performance from receiver O.J. Guice. Guice caught two touchdown passes from quarterback Andrew Lowery in the first half, and added a rushing score in the fourth quarter. He would finish with 146 total yards.

Marion County's high-scoring offense gained only 173 yards in the loss. They finish the season 13-2.

Brantley's road to the 1A State Championship

Regular Season:

Game 1: Brantley 36, Luverne 6 (1-0)

Game 2: Brantley 40, Kinston 0 (2-0)

Game 3: Brantley 55, Florala 8 (3-0)

Game 4: Brantley 60, Georgiana 0 (4-0)

Game 5: Brantley 53, Highland Home 12 (5-0)

Game 6: Brantley 60, Geneva County 0 (6-0)

Game 7: Brantley 68, McKenzie 7 (7-0)

Game 8: Brantley 48, Pleasant Home 0 (8-0)

Game 9: Brantley 55, Red Level 0 (9-0)

Game 10: Brantley 46, Elba 0 (10-0)

Playoffs

1st Round: Defeated Fruitdale 62-0 (11-0)

2nd Round: Defeated Billingsley 48-0 (12-0)

Quarterfinals: Defeated Linden 20-14 (13-0)

Semifinals: Defeated McIntosh 46-0 (14-0)

Finals: Defeated Fayette County 33-0 (15-0 1A State Champions)

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