Greenbrier survived a close one against Glynn Academy in a 26-15 victory on Friday, Oct. 23, using timely scoring and a key fourth-down conversion late in the game to secure the win.
The Wolfpack (3-5 overall, 2-3 in the region) faced a competitive region challenge from the Terrors, who kept the game within reach deep into the contest. Glynn Academy and its triple option-style offense broke the seal on the scoreboard to start the game, as the Terrors (3-5, 2-3) went up 8-0 quickly.
Greenbrier then would go on to score 20 unanswered in the second quarter, bringing the halftime score to 20-8. All the momentum was on the Wolfpack sideline midway through the contest, until Glynn Academy would once again find the end zone in the third quarter, bringing the score to 20-15.
The two teams traded punts back and forth to start the fourth quarter, leading to the game-sealing drive for Greenbrier.
With Glynn Academy trailing by just five points late, Greenbrier needed a critical play to create some separation and avoid giving the Terrors an opportunity to take the lead.
That moment came on fourth down, with Greenbrier clinging to a 20-15 advantage. The Wolfpack converted when it mattered most, as quarterback Parker Brantley scrambled around before delivering a touchdown pass for his third score through the air. The touchdown pushed Greenbrier’s lead to 26-15, providing a cushion that helped the Wolfpack close out the victory.
“We had a great week of practice this week,” Greenbrier coach Sean Tiernan said. “I’m so proud of our defense; they really bowed their neck and did a phenomenal job stopping them.”
Greenbrier’s victory was led by Brantley, who finished 15-of-25 passing for 139 yards and three touchdowns. He also contributed 58 rushing yards, giving the Wolfpack another option offensively when plays broke down or opportunities opened up on the ground.
Brantley’s biggest contribution came at the most important moment of the night. With the game still in doubt, he kept the play alive on fourth down and found the end zone through the air, completing his three-touchdown performance and helping seal the win for Greenbrier.
His ability to contribute as both a passer and a runner earned him player of the game honors.
Even with that, he gave credit to his teammates for allowing him to have the performance he did on Friday.
“They gave us time to complete a few passes downfield,” Brantley said. “Receivers made some really good catches coming back to the ball.”
When asked about how he continued to extend plays while taking hits, Brantley said, “you’ve just got to fight for your team.”
In the end, Greenbrier’s execution in a crucial late-game situation made the difference. The Wolfpack walked away with the 11-point win over Glynn Academy, finishing strong after the Terrors kept the contest close and delivering when the game was on the line.
Chapman Murphey is an Augusta University student. Augusta Good News is an award-winning member of the Georgia Press Association, receiving a second place General Excellence in 2025 and 2026 Sign up for our free weekly newsletter here
