Faced with the challenge of trying to defeat the top-ranked team in the state on the road without a full complement of weapons, the Calhoun Yellow Jackets went for broke early in Friday night’s GHSA Class AAAAA quarterfinal at Ware County.
Unfortunately for Calhoun, the Gators — already amped up to avenge last year’s 49-42 postseason loss to the Jackets — were more than up to the task.
Ware County (12-0) forced four turnovers and Dae’Jeaun Dennis ran for five touchdowns in a 35-0 win that was essentially over in the first 12 minutes.
“Credit Ware County on coming out and playing a great game,” Calhoun coach Clay Stephenson said. “I’m very proud of this team and especially the 15 seniors we have. We had some good wins this year, but it’s always tough losing the last one.”
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