By Score Atlanta
Class AAA
Calhoun 45, Adairsville 13
How the game was won: Calhoun shook off a sluggish start in a battle of undefeateds on the road to beat Adairsville. The Tigers led 13-3 after the first period, but a 28-point outburst in the second quarter completely swung momentum in favor of the defending state champs. The Tigers had a chance to get on the scoreboard when they marched down to the Calhoun 2-yardline with seconds remaining in the second quarter, but Adairsville was unable to punch it in and did not have enough time to run out the field goal unit before time expired and the game went to the half 31-13 in favor of the Yellow Jackets.
Top Performers: Kaelan Riley completed 10-of-18 passes for 213 yards and two touchdowns. Riley also added 16 carries for 134 yards and an 8-yard rushing touchdown. …Olico Dennis ran 16 times for 130 yards and two scores. …Rhett Abernathy caught an 11-yard touchdown and Malik Lawrence snagged a 36-yard touchdown pass. …Adairsville was led by Sidnee Johnson who ran for 106 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries.
