MIDLOTHIAN, Va. β In a matchup of two teams searching for any kind of recent playoff success, Hermitage knocked off Midlothian 26-14 in the first round of the Region 5C playoffs.
The Panthers (9-2) got 147 yards rushing and two TDs from Avery Curtis and a fumble recovery on defense from Andre Clarke Jr. in the win, their first postseason victory in four years.
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PHOTOS: Hermitage beats Midlothian 26-14
Midlothian (8-3) got a TD run from quarterback Gibson Gross to pull within a touchdown in the fourth quarter, but the Trojans dropped their fourth straight playoff game.
Hermitage advances to face William Fleming out of Roanoke in the regional semifinals next week.
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