The Boone Braves defeated the Freedom Patriots 30-7 in a key 8A-district-5 football matchup on Friday night.
With the victory, the Braves (3-4) pull into a three way tie for second behind Dr. Phillips in the district standings, and at 1-1 find themselves in the drivers seat for a playoff berth.
Freedom (3-4) trailed 16-0 at the half.