BREVARD – Brevard imposed its will on both sides of the ball Saturday afternoon, overwhelming Greensboro 34-7 at Pride Field. The Tornados improved to 3-3 with a complete performance that featured a dominant ground attack, timely passing and a relentless defensive effort that held the Pride to just one first-quarter score.
Rayshawn Williams led the offensive charge, rushing 14 times for 125 yards and scoring the game's final touchdown. His physical running style wore down Greensboro's defense, with gains of 36, 15, 12 and 10 yards highlighting his afternoon. Williams also contributed in the passing game, catching one pass for two yards.
The tone was set early, though not in Brevard's favor. Greensboro marched 61 yards on 11 plays on its opening possession, capping the drive when Cameron Turner found Jayden Morrison for a touchdown pass. Reagan Sawyer's extra point gave the Pride a 7-0 lead less than six minutes into the game.
Brevard responded immediately. After a kickoff return that included a personal foul penalty on Greensboro, the Tornados found themselves at the GSO 23-yard line. One play later, Jeremyah Lane burst 23 yards up the left side for a touchdown. Hayden Vandegriff's extra point attempt was blocked, leaving Brevard trailing 7-6 with 6:31 remaining in the opening quarter.
The rest of the game belonged to the Tornados. Brevard scored 14 points in the second quarter, seven in the third and seven in the fourth, while the defense shut out Greensboro over the final three quarters.
Ethan Beamish managed the game efficiently from the quarterback position, completing 8 of 15 passes for 136 yards and one touchdown. His 54-yard completion to Alex Bolton in the second quarter set up one scoring drive, while his 31-yard connection with Adam Douglas in the third quarter sparked another. Beamish's most important throw came late in the first half when he hit Christian Roberson for a 20-yard touchdown pass with 19 seconds remaining before halftime, extending Brevard's lead to 18-7.
Douglas finished with four receptions for 50 yards, serving as Beamish's most reliable target. Roberson caught two passes, including the touchdown, and added a 27-yard kickoff return.
Zion Fauntleroy-McDaniel provided explosive plays in the running game, carrying five times for 72 yards and one touchdown. His 26-yard touchdown run in the second quarter gave Brevard a 12-7 lead. He also broke off runs of 27 and 16 yards, consistently finding gaps in Greensboro's defensive front.
Lane added 23 yards on two carries beyond his touchdown run, while Beamish contributed 11 yards on the ground despite being sacked twice.
The Brevard defense overwhelmed Turner and the Greensboro offense throughout the final three quarters. Baylee Ramey recorded eight solo tackles and five assists for 13 total stops, adding one tackle for loss. His presence in the middle of the field disrupted Greensboro's rhythm repeatedly.
Robert Dorsey terrorized the Pride backfield with six solo tackles, two assists and three tackles for loss totaling 18 yards. He recorded multiple sacks and consistently penetrated into the backfield on rushing attempts.
Turner finished 8 of 19 passing for 83 yards before being replaced by Chase Altis in the fourth quarter. Turner rushed 24 times for 72 net yards but was sacked eight times, losing 44 yards in the process. The constant pressure from Brevard's defensive line and linebackers prevented Greensboro from establishing any offensive continuity.
Altis completed 5 of 10 passes for 70 yards in relief, but by the time he entered the game, the outcome was no longer in doubt.
Camron Torrence-Kelly led Greensboro's rushing attack with 88 net yards on 13 carries. Kyjuan Westmoreland added 43 yards on nine attempts. Despite these individual efforts, the Pride managed just 207 net rushing yards as a team and could not sustain drives once Brevard's defense made adjustments after the opening quarter.
Greensboro's receiving corps was led by KJ Brown and Jae'Vian Carr, who each caught three passes for 43 yards. Shamar Privette also caught three passes for 40 yards, but none of Greensboro's receivers found the end zone after the opening drive.
Brevard controlled possession for just 21:25 compared to Greensboro's 38:35, but the Tornados made their opportunities count. They converted 3 of 7 third-down attempts and scored touchdowns on four of their seven trips inside Greensboro territory.
The third quarter proved decisive for establishing the final margin. After Sawyer returned a kickoff for a touchdown to open the second half, giving Brevard a 26-7 lead, Vandegriff's extra point made it 27-7. Greensboro never threatened to make the game competitive again.
In the fourth quarter, Williams capped a three-play, 54-yard drive with a four-yard touchdown run. His 36-yard burst up the middle on that drive showcased his ability to break tackles and find space in the open field. Vandegriff's extra point set the final score at 34-7.
Brevard's special teams contributed to the victory beyond the kickoff return touchdown. Samuel Vargas punted twice for 63 yards, pinning Greensboro deep once with a punt inside the 20-yard line. Lane returned one punt for 35 yards, providing excellent field position for the offense.
Vandegriff missed one field goal attempt from 32 yards in the third quarter, but his kickoffs were effective, totaling 360 yards on six attempts with an average of 60 yards per kick.
Greensboro's Guy Galardi III punted three times for 119 yards, averaging 39.7 yards per attempt, but his unit could not overcome the offensive struggles.
The penalties proved costly for both teams but particularly for Greensboro, which committed multiple personal fouls and holding penalties at critical moments. Brevard also committed nine penalties for 111 yards, including holding calls that negated positive plays.
For Brevard, the victory represents a complete team effort and moves the Tornados to .500 on the season. The defense's ability to shut down an opponent after giving up an early touchdown demonstrates growth and resilience. The offense showed balance between the run and pass while protecting Beamish well enough to allow the passing game to complement the ground attack.
Greensboro falls to 1-5, searching for answers on both sides of the ball. The Pride's inability to protect Turner in the pocket and the offense's failure to score after the first quarter will need to be addressed moving forward.
Top Performers
Brevard:
- Rayshawn Williams: 14 rushes, 125 yards, 1 TD
- Ethan Beamish: 8-of-15 passing, 136 yards, 1 TD
- Zion Fauntleroy-McDaniel: 5 rushes, 72 yards, 1 TD
- Baylee Ramey: 13 tackles (8 solo, 5 assists), 1 TFL
- Robert Dorsey: 8 tackles, 3 TFL (18 yards)
Greensboro:
- Camron Torrence-Kelly: 13 rushes, 88 yards
- Cameron Turner: 8-of-19 passing, 83 yards, 1 TD (8 sacks)
- KJ Brown: 3 receptions, 43 yards
- Jae'Vian Carr: 3 receptions, 43 yards
- Jadon Barnes: 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assists)
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