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Umatilla Eyes Playoffs After Big Homecoming Win

    Umatilla High School could be heading to a state playoff after Friday night’s win against Pierson/Taylor.  On a night that included Senior Recognition and Homecoming, Umatilla rolled to a 47-8 win.  Now 5-4 on the season, Umatilla’s regular schedule has concluded with the team now waiting on its potential postseason schedule.
    “Hopefully we will make the playoffs, but do not have any information on it yet,” said Umatilla High School athletic director Deta Brunson on Monday, “We may even host.  If we do, it will be next Friday.”
    Umatilla is among a group of schools that have opted out of the Florida High School Athletic Association's historic system, meaning Umatilla would be participating in an alternative playoff structure as part of the Sunshine State Athletic Association.
    On Friday, Umatilla broke open a close game after halftime.  Leading 14-8 at the break, Umatilla took control in the second half and won behind a three-touchdown, 161-yard passing night from senior quarterback Josh Wilson.  Umatilla was able to find success on the ground as well on Friday night, with Dallas Cottle posting 117 yards on 11 carries leading the way for the Bulldogs, who had 139 total yards on the ground.
    Junior Reid Bringard led Umatilla with 72 yards receiving.
    On defense, Umatilla was led by Cottle, who posted 20 total tackles.  Isiah Brown added 18 and Kellen Hatcher 17 for a defense that controlled Pierson’s offense throughout the night.