The Calhoun Yellow Jackets showcased their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity, dismantling the Adairsville Tigers (2-4, 1-1) 37-0 in a one-sided road triumph.
Calhoun set the tone early despite a scoreless opening drive. Their defense forced an Adairsville fumble on the Tigers’ first possession, quickly handing the ball back to the Yellow Jackets. Capitalizing on the turnover, Calhoun struck swiftly with a 45-yard touchdown pass, seizing a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. Adairsville’s struggles deepened when an intentional grounding penalty in their own endzone resulted in a safety, pushing Calhoun’s lead to 9-0 before the quarter’s end.
The Yellow Jackets kept their foot on the gas in the second quarter. A precise drive culminated in a short touchdown pass, extending the lead to 16-0. After both defenses traded stops, Calhoun’s offense roared back, punching in a short rushing touchdown to take a commanding 23-0 advantage into halftime. Adairsville’s offense remained stifled in the third quarter as Calhoun continued to dominate. Midway through, the Yellow Jackets marched inside the Tigers’ 10-yard line, finishing the drive with a 1-yard rushing touchdown to make it 30-0, triggering a running clock.
Undeterred, Calhoun’s offense unleashed a 46-yard touchdown pass late in the third, cementing a 37-0 lead. The Yellow Jackets’ defense stood tall in the fourth quarter, smothering any hope of an Adairsville comeback. Calhoun’s relentless pressure and explosive playmaking overwhelmed the Tigers, who failed to find any offensive rhythm. This emphatic shutout victory underscores Calhoun’s dominance as they roll forward in the season.
Adairsville is next in action Friday, October 10th at Rideland with kickoff set for 7:30 PM. You can hear the game by streaming the Adairsville Sports Network.