With a potential playoff spot on the line against a team out of the running, defense and turnovers were key to escaping hostile territory with a victory.

Behind the young duo of A.J. Bullard and Romello Wilbert, The Woodlands (19-10,6-4) got the stops it needed en route to a 50-35 defensive battle, clinching a spot in the playoffs in the process.

Entering the fourth quarter, the War Eagles (12-21, 1-10) had been able to keep the pace of the game relatively slow, as the Highlanders held just a 33-25 lead. click here for complete story