Live score recap: Belleville, Bryce Underwood defeat Saline in Michigan high school football playoffs (11/8/2024)
The Belleville Tigers (10-1) defeated the Saline Hornets (7-4) 42-7 in the 2024 Michigan high school football playoffs district finals on Friday night at Belleville High School.
The nation's No. 1 prospect, Bryce Underwood, and the Tigers won a fourth straight straight district title. Underwood finished with four passing touchdowns, and one beast-mode rushing touchdown.
Saline forfeited three wins earlier in the season due to an ineligible player, but the Hornets have not been defeated on the field this season.
Belleville vs. Saline Live Score Updates
First Quarter Updates
Belleville receives the opening kickoff and we're underway.
TOUCHDOWN BELLEVILLE! Ray-mond Smith with a short-yardage rushing touchdown to give the Tigers a 7-0 lead with eight minutes remaining in the first quarter.
INTERCEPTION FOR SALINE! Belleville quarterback Bryce Underwood throws an interception deep in Hornet territory. Princeton Jones makes the interception. Belleville leads 7-0 with 5:05 remaining in the quarter.
END OF FIRST QUARTER: Belleville 7, Saline 0
Second Quarter Updates
TOUCHDOWN BELLEVILLE! Bryce Underwood breaks multiple tackles for the rushing touchdown. PAT is good. Belleville leads 14-0 with 5:24 remaining.
TOUCHDOWN BELLEVILLE! Belleville gets a pick-six for a touchdown from Andre Thomas Jr. The Tigers lead 21-0 with 2:25 remaining.
TOUCHDOWN SALINE! Cole Kreuzer catches a touchdown pass from Tommy Carr. Belleville leads 21-7 with 20 seconds remaining in the half.
TOUCHDOWN BELLEVILLE! Underwood connects with Thomas Jr. for a long touchdown before the second half ends. Belleville leads 28-7.
HALFTIME: Belleville 28, Saline 7
Third Quarter Updates
The second half is underway.
TOUCHDOWN BELLEVILLE! Underwood connects for another touchdown throw. PAT is good. Belleville leads 35-7 with 4:33 remaining in the third quarter.
TOUCHDOWN BELLEVILLE! Charles Britton III scores on a slant from Underwood. Belleville leads 42-7 in the final minute of the third quarter.
END OF THIRD QUARTER: Belleville 42, Saline 7
Fourth Quarter Updates
FINAL: Belleville 42, Saline 7
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