DALTON, Ga. – Christian Heritage’s football season came to an end in the second round of the GHSA Class A private school playoffs Friday night, when the visiting Wesleyan Wolves overcame rain and fog to win 34-13 and secure a spot in the quarterfinals.
The Wolves’ offensive spread attack gashed coach Jay Poag’s Lions (9-2) with cold efficiency via conservative play calling from head coach Franklin Pidgen.
“We stressed ball security with the misty night and slick turf, so we needed to take care of the football and be deliberate with our receptions and carries,” Pidgen said. “It was important to take advantage of every opportunity we got on offense.”
During a scoreless first quarter, Wesleyan (10-2) got its first opportunity after Christian Heritage moved the ball to the Wolves’ 2-yard line but was stopped on fourth down. Fourteen plays later, Wolves quarterback J.C. French kept the ball on a run-pass option for a 6-yard touchdown.
On the next Wesleyan possession, a Gage Leonard interception gave Christian Heritage the ball back. Five plays later, Leonard scored a 1-yard touchdown on a sweep, but the Lions failed to tie on a botched hold during the extra-point attempt to leave the score at 7-6.