Bradford shuts down Lancers, 27-0, in Level 3 playoff game

Kenosha Bradford showed why it is one of the state's top teams Saturday afternoon as they blanked Brookfield Central, 27-0, in a WIAA Level 3 football playoff game.

On a day that the Lancers 'bend but don't break' defense gave the Lancers a chance to advance, Bradford shut out Central's offense, which was averaging 38 points a game.

Senior fullback Quanzell Murphy was a pain in the Lancers' side as he scored the Red Devils first two touchdowns, turning short passes from senior quarterback Zach Swisher into touchdowns of 70 and 21 yards.

Bradford led at half-time, 14-0, thanks to Murphy, who scored with 8:54 left in the first quarter and with 11:51 in the second quarter.

The Red Devils had scores with 4:48 in the third quarter (Henry Cabrera 5-yard run) and 2:39 left in the game (John Myers 40 TD).

Central's only real threat was stopped at the 4-yard line in the second quarter.

Bradford rushed for 265 yards, with Myers getting 119 yards, as the Central defense kept the game in control.

Sophomore DeMario Harris rushed for 98 yards to lead the Lancers and QB Jason Meichtry was 7-for-17 for 61 yards.

It was a sloppy game on both sides, as each team fumbled four times and lost two and Central was intercepted twice.

Central finished the year at 9-3 while Bradford improved to 12-0.