PHOTOS: Westfield football hosts Tiftarea Academy for GIAA 1st round

Photos from the GIAA first round playoff game between Westfield and Tiftarea Academy on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

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November 8, 2025
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Westfield receiver Win Hoots puts his hands out for a reception behind the defense. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Westfield wide out Win Hoots turns his shoulder after making a catch and runs upfield for a big gain. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Carter Black (2) and Thatcher Reddick (7) take out the head and legs of Tiftarea Academy’s Caden Grier (30). (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Tiftarea’s Jackson Parrish (12) tries to find a hole as he’s chased by Westfield’s Brooks Bentley (27) and Cameron Staines (20). (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Westfield held Tiftarea Academy just short of a shutout in their 42-6 first-round victory, redeeming their earlier last-minute 20-19 loss. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Tiftarea Academy freshman Seth Royal slings a pass deep downfield during the Panthers’ playoff loss to Westfield. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Westfield’s Win Hoots (8) plays tight coverage on Tiftarea Academy wide out Ridley Monk (5). (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Westfield quarterback Brock Johnson (11) runs through the hole and punches in his 10th rushing touchdown of the season. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
PICKED OFF: Liam Sexton runs an interception back to the Tiftarea four-yard line to set up the Hornets’ second score of the game. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
HOUSE CALL: Westfield wide receiver Stone St. Clair takes a pass 71 yards to paydirt on the Hornets’ first drive of the game. They never trailed in their 42-6 playoff victory over Tiftarea Academy. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Tiftarea’s Jackson Parrish (12) takes down Westfield wide receiver Stone St. Clair (6) in the first quarter of the GIAA first round matchup. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Tiftarea quarterback Case Jones (2) makes a throw to the flat during the Panthers’ 42-6 loss in the first round of the GIAA playoffs. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Senior linebacker Thatcher Reddick (7) communicates with his defense on the first drive of the Hornets’ 42-6 win over Tiftarea Academy. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Westfield head coach Chad Campbell (white, center) prays over his team before their first round game against Tiftarea Academy. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Several students run out on the field with the Westfield flags pregame. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
The Hornets bust through the banner and run on to the field before their first round matchup against Tiftarea Academy. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Tiftarea Academy wore the white jersey, blue pants combination against Westfield. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Westfield wore green jerseys and white pants in their final home game of the season. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Tiftarea Academy wore their black helmets on the road against Westfield. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
The Hornets put on their green helmets to take on Tiftarea Academy in the first round of the GIAA playoffs. (Clay Brown/HHJ)

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Clay Brown/Sports Editor

Clay Brown is the Sports Editor for the Houston Home Journal. His career started as a freelance journalist for the Cairo Messenger in Cairo, Georgia before moving to Valdosta and freelancing for the Valdosta Daily Times. He moved to Warner Robins with his fiance, Miranda, and two cats Olive and Willow in 2023 to become Sports Editor for the HHJ. When not out covering games and events Clay enjoys reading manga, playing video games, watching shows and trying to catch sports games.

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