Whale Branch bookended the regular season with wins over crosstown rival Battery Creek with a 23-0 shutout of the Dolphins on Friday.
Henry Tome booted a field goal to open the scoring after the defenses dominated the first quarter. Irvin Mulligan added a rushing touchdown to make it 10-0, and Ky’Shon Hipp returned an interception for a score before the Warriors added a late touchdown for the final margin.
Whale Branch (6-4) will travel to Oceanside Collegiate in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs Nov. 9. Battery Creek (2-8) will travel to Aynor for a first-round game in the Class 3A playoffs Nov. 9.