PHOTOS: Battlefield-Patriot football
A pivotal play in the game between Battlefield and Patriot was this interception by Battlefield's Geajorm Akpaloo in the end zone to help thwart a Patriot comeback during the teams' game on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield running back Matt Binkowski puts an exclamation point on his team's 35-12 win over Patriot after scoring his third and final touchdown on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield sparkled in more ways than one during its 35-12 win on the road win over Patriot on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
As the days grow longer, the high school football nears an end as Battlefield takes on host Patriot on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield head coach Scott Girolmo delivers an emotional speech to his team prior to its game against host Patriot on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield players gather in the foreground while Patriot players do the same behind prior to the teams' clash at Patriot on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Patriot's Cole Scott makes a nice defensive stop of Battlefield running back Matt Binkowski early in the teams' game on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Patriot's Keith Jenkins tries to get the edge on the Battlefield defense during first-quarter action at Patriot on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield quarterback Jonathan Walters looks to pass against Patriot en route to a resounding victory on the road on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield's Kehler Hamilton goes up and over a defender after a reception against Patriot on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
A smattering of socially distanced visiting fans from Battlefield were allowed into the stadium during the team's game on the road at Patriot on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Patriot quarterback Cody Rogers takes off on a run against Battlefield during the teams' game on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
A limited Patriot faithful watch from the main stands as they brave the cold and hope for the best for their team as it goes up against Battlefield on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Patriot gets on the board first at 6-0 with this quarterback keeper from three yards out into the end zone by Cody Rogers in a game against visiting Battlefield on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Patriot quarterback Cody Rogers completes a short pass en route to a 104 throwing effort during his team's game against visiting Battlefield on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Patriot wideout Gabe Bigbee is tackled after a long gain down the sidelines by Battlefield's Kaden Foreman during the teams' matchup on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Patriot threatened on this catch and run by Keith Jenkins but would eventually turn the ball over to Battlefield during the teams' game on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield's Brodie Carroll comes up with a key interception to stop a Patriot drive early during the teams' matchup on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield takes over the lead from Patriot at 7-6 on this 83-yard catch and run by Geajorm Akpaloo during the teams' game on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield quarterback Jonathan Walters gets a block from Wesley Williams on a rushing attempt against Patriot on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield running back Matt Binkowski looks back after breaking into the clear for 70 yards en route to his first of three rushing touchdowns on the night to lead his team to a 35-12 win over host Patriot on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield running back Matt Binkowski celebrates his first of three rushing touchdowns against Patriot on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield defender Aidan Hunyady tries to sack Patriot quarterback Cody Rogers late in the first half of the teams' game on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Patriot quarterback Cody Rogers, who rushed for 90 yards, looks for an opening in the Battlefield defense to run through during the teams' matchup on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield's Joshua Thaxton carried eight times for 36 yards against Patriot during the teams' contest on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield running back Matt Binkowski goes to a five-finger stiff arm during one of his 31 carries for 205 yards against Patriot en route to his team's 35-12 win on the road on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield receiver Geajorm Akpaloo pulls in a 35-yard pass from his quarterback and sprints into the end zone to put his team up 21-6 after the PAT against host Patriot on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield's Geajorm Akpaloo gets a high five from Caleb Woodson after scoring a touchdown en route to a 35-12 road win over Patriot on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield defender Kehler Hamilton forces Patriot quarterback Cody Rogers to throw high during a drive in the teams' game on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Patriot receiver Will Stoney pulls in a pass from his quarterback for 25 yards and a first down against Battlefield during the teams' matchup on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield's defense kicks it into high gear late against Patriot en route to a resounding 35-12 win on the road on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Patriot receiver Gabe Bigbee gets the call for pass interference by a Battlefield defender during the teams' game on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
The Battlefield defense digs in against Patriot to help lead the visitors to a 35-12 road win on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Patriot quarterback Cody Rogers fumbles away his team's fading hopes as the ball is gathered up by Battlefield's Danny Casey late in the teams' contest on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield's Matt Binkowski pulls away for 44 yards and his second of three touchdown carries against Patriot on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield's Matt Binkowski gets a high five for his second touchdown effort against Patriot en route to a 35-12 road victory on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Patriot closes the gap slightly on this long touchdown effort from 48 yards out by Keith Jenkins against Battlefield during the teams' game on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield's Caleb Woodson, who caught two passes for 52 yards on the night, helps salt away a 35-12 win over Patriot with this catch and run on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield ball carrier Matt Binkowski continues his ground dominance with this rush against Patriot during the teams' game on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield's Matt Binkowski is tough to bring down one on one as he gains more yardage on this carry against Patriot on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield's Matt Binkowski took over the game late against Patriot, here gaining a few more of his 205 yards on the ground during the teams' game on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield's Matt Binkowski plows his way into the the end zone from 10 yards out for his third and final touchdown on the night en route to a resounding 35-12 victory over Patriot on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Patriot quarterback Cody Rogers attempts a pass in the final moments of his team's home loss to Battlefield on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield head coach Scott Girolmo gets a hug from one of his players after the visitors turned back Patriot 35-12 on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield's Danny Casey can't hide his joy as he gets a hug from his coach after his team defeated Patriot on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Battlefield head coach Scott Girolmo is speechless after his team's rousing 35-12 road win over Patriot on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
The scoreboard says it all as the Battlefield squad celebrates with a group photo after its huge win over Patriot on the road on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
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