The first half was anyone’s game — the second half was anything but.

Despite a nail-biting affair in the regular-season finale, Benjamin Russell ruined any chance Percy Julian had for an upset, taking down the Phoenix, 45-13, in non-region action Friday night.

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Samuel Higgs / TPI Benjamin Russell's Brandon Hicks (5) lunges for a tackle on Percy Julians Elijah Nowden (26)

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Samuel Higgs / TPI Benjamin Russell's BJ Bedgood (6) attempts to juke out a Percy Julian defender.