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Rome 38, Sequoyah 24

(Branden Camp / Special to AJC)
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By AJC Sports
Oct 23, 2015
(Branden Camp / Special to AJC)
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Rome 38, Sequoyah 24

How the game was won: The Chiefs held a 7-0 lead at halftime of their homecoming game, but were blown out in the second half thanks to a 28-point third quarter form the Wolves. Sequoyah held a 29:03 to 17:50 time of possession advantage over Rome and ran 29 more plays, but the Wolves still outgained the Chiefs 453 to 400.

Top Performers: Knox Kadum completed 11-of-16 passes for 247 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. …Jalynn Sykes carried nine times for 111 yards and a touchdown. …Jai'Rus Creamer caught five passes worth 184 yards and two touchdowns. …For Sequoyah, Austin Tracy finished 25-of-39 for 280 yards, a touchdown and one interception. Tracy also added a 22-yard touchdown run. …Trey Mitchell caught seven passes for 89 yards. …Brooks Morris caught a touchdown and added a scoring run.

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