Columbus Handles Miami Northwestern

     The Columbus Explorers erased the Miami Northwestern Bulls 30-7 at Traz Powell Stadium on Friday night. Both high schools had already won district titles to reach the FHSAA Playoffs this year. 

     Columbus(9-1) rolled out to a 7-0 just five minutes into the first quarter. Miami Northwestern(5-5) tied it up 7-7 late in the opening quarter. The Explorers had a 20-7 lead midway through the second quarter. 

     In the third quarter, Columbus added three points on a field goal and they were up 23-7. The Explorers found the end zone two minutes into the final quarter for a 30-7 lead.