Defense dominated as Rome Model pitched a 34-0 shutout of Calhoun Gordon Central on Oct. 26 in Georgia football.

Rome Model opened with a 20-0 advantage over Calhoun Gordon Central through the first quarter.

The Blue Devils opened a lopsided 34-0 gap over the Warriors at halftime.

Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through barren third and fourth quarters.

The last time Rome Model and Calhoun Gordon Central played in a 56-13 game on Oct. 27, 2022.

In recent action on Oct. 13, Rome Model faced off against Tallapoosa Haralson County.

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