Georgetown football extended its impressive postseason streak to 12 consecutive years following a decisive 28-14 victory over Killeen at Birkelbach Field. The win secured the Eagles’ third-place finish in District 12-5A Division I, ensuring their continued presence in the UIL playoffs. This milestone places Georgetown’s current run in historical context; the last time the program missed the postseason, the Apple Watch had just launched and Patrick Mahomes was still an underclassman at Texas Tech.
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Running back Zechariah Guyton was the driving force behind the Eagles’ offensive surge, accounting for all three of Georgetown’s touchdowns. Guyton struck first with a 1-yard run with 2:13 remaining in the first quarter, immediately followed by a successful 2-point conversion to establish an 8-0 lead. His physical dominance allowed the Eagles to control the tempo, limiting Killeen to a single 39-yard passing touchdown in the third quarter before Georgetown reasserted its dominance to close out the game.
Head coach Chuck Griffin’s squad demonstrated resilience by winning three of its final four regular-season games to clinch the berth. The victory not only capped a strong finish to the regular season but also set the stage for the Eagles to continue their long-standing tradition of competitiveness in the postseason. With the playoff picture secured, Georgetown now turns its attention to the next round, looking to build on the momentum generated by Guyton’s clutch performance.
Source: Yahoo Sports
