West Rowan's Brant Graham runs through a big hole against Southern Guilford. Curt Fowler photo.

Staff report

MOUNT ULLA — West Rowan beat Southern Guilford 41-23 in the first round of the 5A state playoffs on Friday.

The final score is deceiving as the ninth-seeded Falcons had things under control by halftime. The second half was played with a running clock.

“We ran 41 offensive plays and scored 41 points,” West head coach Louis Kraft said. “It was 41-zip at the half.”

Brant Graham threw four touchdown passes for the Falcons (7-4). He hit Sloan Stewart twice for scores. Brennon Stevenson and Jaylen “Batman” Donaldson caught one TD each. Graham boosted his career TD pass total to 47. He’s been on a roll in recent weeks.

Graham was 11-for-20 for 266 yards. Stevenson had four catches fo

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