Calhoun defeated nationally ranked Carver 27-14 on Friday night to advance to the Georgia Class AA state title game.
With the win, the Yellow Jackets advance to take on Buford for the state championship next Friday.
Adam Griffith made a 26-yard field goal to give the Yellow Jackets the early lead, but Carver took the lead on a touchdown early in the second quarter. The extra point was blocked.
Calhoun answered with 10 straight points to close out the half. Clay Johnson scored on a 15-yard run, and Griffith added another field goal for the Yellow Jackets
In the third quarter, Calhoun quarterback Landon Curtis threw a touchdwon pass to J.T. Palmer, and Curtis also ran for a score.
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