- Isaiah Warnick runs the ball in a game earlier this season. Special to the Enquirer/ April Shaneyfelt.
Falkville routs Tharptown to lock up region’s second seed in upcoming playoffs
Published 8:13 pm Tuesday, October 25, 2022
FALKVILLE – The Falkville Blue Devils secured a home playoff game in the first round of the 2A playoffs with a 55-14 rout of visiting Tharptown.
Isaiah Warnick impacted the game on both sides of the ball for the Blue Devils. He scored four touchdowns (two receiving, one rushing, and one on an interception return). He has 19 touchdowns through nine games, along with nine interceptions.
The win gives Falkville second place in the region behind Lexington. Hatton and Red Bay will be the third and fourth seeds in the playoffs from Region 8.
Burnett finished 9-of-9 passing for 116 yards and three touchdowns. Lawson Tew led Falkville with 76 yards rushing and a touchdown on eight carries. Freshman Brodie Bennett had 51 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.
Falkville (5-4, 4-2) finishes regular season play at Winston County on Thursday.
