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McCallie beats Calhoun in battle of state powers

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / McCallie's Ontario Price (10) breaks tackles on his way to a touchdown during Friday night's game at Calhoun. Price rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns to help the Blue Tornado beat the Georgia power 38-20. Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / McCallie's Ontario Price (10) breaks tackles on his way to a touchdown during Friday night's game at Calhoun. Price rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns to help the Blue Tornado beat the Georgia power 38-20.

By Jim Tanner August 28, 2021 4 min read

CALHOUN, Ga. – McCallie was looking to get its running game on track in the second game of the season.

Mission accomplished.

The Blue Tornado dominated in all phases in the first half and held on for an impressive 38-20 win Friday night at perennial GHSA powerhouse Calhoun.

McCallie (2-0), the two-time reigning TSSAA Division II-AAA state champion, was led by strong running from Ontario Price, who had 156 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, and Xavier Gaillardetz, who caught four William Riddle passes for 81 yards and two scores and also returned a punt 47 yards for a touchdown.

Riddle was 11-for-17 passing for 179 yards, and the Blue Tornado backfield rushed 33 times for 226 yards.