RINGGOLD, Ga. — Calhoun’s dominance of GHSA Region 7-AAA continued Friday night at Heritage.
The Yellow Jackets won 35-0 to lock up the program’s 26th region championship and second consecutive in Class AAA with their 11th league victory without a loss since moving down from Class AAAAA after the 2023 season.
In front of a packed crowd at Jeff Sims Field, Calhoun (7-2, 5-0) scored on each of its five first-half possessions to go up 35-0, triggering a running clock in the second half. The Yellow Jackets will end the regular season against LaFayette next Thursday before beginning their bid to repeat as Class AAA champions and win the program’s sixth state title overall.
Calhoun sophomore quarterback Trace Hawkins was an efficient 8-of-11 passing for 209 yards and two touchdowns, with favorite target Justin Beasley — the state leader in receiving yardage among players listed at MaxPreps.com — catching three balls for 106 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for a score. Hudson Chadwick continued his recent surge with 110 yards and two touchdowns rushing in addition to catching a touchdown pass.
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