Glenvar continued its winning ways against Floyd County on Friday night, defeating the Buffaloes 24-7 on Senior Night.
The Highlanders entered the matchup having won five consecutive meetings against Floyd County, including postseason victories in 2022 and 2024.
Before kickoff, Glenvar recognized its seniors and their families in a special pregame ceremony.
Once the game got underway, the Highlanders wasted little time finding the end zone.
Quarterback Kiptyn Jones faked a handoff before connecting with Garrison Burris on a 27-yard touchdown pass, giving Glenvar an early 7-0 lead.
Floyd County, led by head coach Tim Cromer, looked to build some momentum in the second quarter.
Quarterback Noah Underwood kept the ball on a run from the Buffaloes’ 23-yard line to their own 47, giving Floyd County a boost offensively.
However, Glenvar’s defense quickly answered.
Just a few plays later, Jake Franklin hit Underwood from behind as he dropped back to pass, forcing a fumble that the Highlanders recovered.
Glenvar capitalized on the turnover, with Franklin finishing the ensuing drive on a 1-yard touchdown run to extend the Highlanders’ lead to 14-0 with just 13 seconds remaining in the first...