AUGUSTA, GA. — The stands at the Academy of Richmond County were pulsing with postseason electricity Friday night, and the No. 18 seed Statesboro Blue Devils stepped onto the turf radiating every bit of that energy.
Looking to avenge an early-season blowout, Statesboro’s defense forced an immediate turnover on downs. Junior quarterback Beckham Jarrard quickly connected with junior running back DJ Brooks for an apparent touchdown, only for an ineligible receiver downfield flag to wipe out the score and stall the drive…