Haughton football gets multiple TDs from Brandon Craig to slip past Parkway
Haughton defeated Parkway in a playoff thriller as Brandon Craig scored the winning touchdown late in the game.
In a highly anticipated matchup, Haughton's football team emerged victorious in a thrilling 47-46 win against Parkway, advancing to the second round of the LHSAA Non-Select Division I playoffs. This win marked the Buccaneers' second consecutive season victory over their rivals. Leading the scoring for Haughton was cornerback Brandon Craig, who scored his seventh touchdown of the season with just 2:25 remaining, giving the Bucs a 47-40 lead.
Parkway responded with a touchdown from Bryston McCoy, bringing the score to 47-46. However, Haughton's defense held firm, and the Bucs went on to secure the win. Neither coach, Matthew Sewell or Coy Brotherton, spoke at the end of the game, opting to avoid further conflict. The two coaches, who take vacations and play golf together, are known to be close friends. The win sets Haughton up for a second-round showdown against Destrehan, an undefeated 9-2 team.
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