By KEVIN MOBLEY – Web Writer
Clarke Central High School defeated Cedar Shoals High School in the 47th meeting between the two schools, notching win No. 32 against the Jaguars.
The Clarke Central High School varsity football team won its final game of the regular season against Cedar Shoals High School 45-15 on Friday, Nov. 8, improving to 7-3 overall. The Gladiators honored 21 seniors playing what will likely be their last game at Billy Henderson Stadium.
“It hasn’t even hit me yet,” CCHS senior quarterback Cameron Johnson said. “I’m not thinking about it, I’m too excited.”
The Gladiators raced out to a 21-3 lead in the first half with a one-yard touchdown run by Johnson, a three-yard touchdown scamper by sophomore receiver Desmond Sorrells and another one-yard run to the end zone by senior fullback Baylor Ward.
The Jaguars answered with a seven-yard touchdown run by senior running back Adrian Washington to make it 21-9 after a missed PAT with 5:15 left in the half. CCHS senior kicker Matthew Ward solidified the halftime score with a 24-yard field goal.
In the second half, Johnson opened the scoring with a two-yard run for six, extending the score to 31-9 with 7:46 left in the third quarter.
The Jaguars registered their final tallies of the night on a 19-yard run by sophomore quarterback Greg Smith.
From there, Johnson connected with senior receiver Austin Johnson for a 20-yard touchdown pass. CCHS senior linebacker Kavon Williams recovered a botched toss for a fumble, returning it for a touchdown. After Ward made the PAT, no more points were registered as the Gladiators won 45-15.
The Jaguars finish the season with a 3-7 record, 3-5 in Region 8-AAAAA play.
Next week, CCHS will play in the first round of the Georgia High School Association state playoffs, facing off against the No. 2 seed from Region 6-AAAAA, which will be the loser of tonight’s matchup between Tucker High School and Mays High School.
