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Briarwood quarterback Jamison Barnes (3) runs with the ball during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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Briarwood linebacker Grayson Pewitt (35) and defensive back Mark Mataya (5) react a fumble during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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Briarwood wide receiver Dane Whitehead (11) drags a Corner defender for extra yards during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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Briarwood linebacker Ken Azar (23) pressures the Corner quarterback causing an incompletion during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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Briarwood runs onto the field before a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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Briarwood wide receiver Dane Whitehead (11) turns upfield during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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Briarwood offensive lineman Carter Fountain (65) looks for someone to block during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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Briarwood linebacker Gage Nasworthy (16) delivers a hit on Corner running back Stephen Unruh (29) during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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Briarwood running back Elie Thompson (19) runs with the ball during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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Briarwood cheerleaders during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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Briarwood honored their state champion boys tennis team during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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Briarwood honored their state champion bass fishing team during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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Briarwood honored their state champion girls soccer team during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Briarwood Marching Band was joined by the Birarwood Middle School Marching Band and 5th and 6th Grade Marching bands during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Briarwood Marching Band performs during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Briarwood Marching Band performs during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Briarwood Marching Band performs during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Briarwood Marching Band performs during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Briarwood Marching Band performs during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Briarwood Marching Band performs during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Briarwood Marching Band performs during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Briarwood Marching Band performs during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Briarwood Marching Band performs during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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Briarwood running back Elie Thompson (19) looks to get upfield during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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Briarwood wide receiver Sam Canale (26) turns up field after a catch on the way to the endzone for a touchdown during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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Briarwood kicker Evan Ball (33) kicks an extra point during a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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Briarwood offensive line huddles up before a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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Briarwood head coach Matt Forester watches his team warm up before a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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Briarwood head coach Matt Forester chats with an official before a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
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Briarwood captains Dane Whitehead (11) and Elie Thompson (19) get ready for the coin toss before a game between Briarwood and Corner on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Lions Pride Stadium. Photo by Richard Force.
A dominant rushing attack and a big night from running back Spencer Unruh powered Corner High School to a 42-27 win over Briarwood Christian School in Class 5A, Region 5 play Friday night.
Unruh touched the ball 38 times for 232 total yards and four touchdowns as the Yellow Jackets (5-1 overall, 2-1 in region) pounded the Lions for 255 yards on 45 rushing attempts. The visiting side also forced three Briarwood turnovers.
“We have to do a better job of protecting the football at all costs,” said Briarwood head coach Matthew Forester. “We didn’t do that and we have to do better. We’re learning from it and we have to start fast. Cannot start slow and unfortunately we did that tonight.”
After a scoreless first quarter, Corner grabbed momentum in the second with a pair of short touchdown runs from Unruh to build a 14-0 lead.
Briarwood (3-4, 3-1) battled back after halftime with a 20-point third quarter. Quarterback Charles Dedmon found Sam Canale for a 71-yard strike and later connected with John Campbell on a 25-yard touchdown to close within 21-13.
Corner responded immediately, with Unruh scoring on a 76-yard catch to extend the margin, but Briarwood answered with a 43-yard touchdown from Eli Thompson to Tram Walker.
The Yellow Jackets then pulled away in the fourth quarter with a 9-yard touchdown run by Unruh and a 7-yard scoring pass from Coffee-to-Tyson Hill.
Dedmon and Campbell connected again for a late 45-yard touchdown, but the deficit proved too much.
“Dedmon made some incredible passes and is reading it incredibly well,” added Forester. “He did a great job tonight so I am really proud of him.”
This was only Corner’s second win in 11 all-time meetings between the two programs.
Next week, Briarwood heads to John Carroll, while Corner hosts Hayden.
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