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I Baldwin Bulletin Thursday, August 31,2017 | B1 » JOHN MILLEDGE ACADEMY » BALDWIN HIGH SCHOOL LOGAN CROSBY/Contributor Freshman running back Amaad Foston scores one of John Milledge's many touchdown as quarterback Brandon Bellflower celebrates. Trojans offense explodes in win over Piedmont JANET CALLAWAY/Contributor Jatavious Harris leaps fora touchdown against Wilkinson County. It was his first of three for the evening. Braves shut out WilCo LOGAN CROSBY Contributor After a lackluster end to John Milledge Academy’s game versus Trinity Dublin last week, the Trojans were looking to put a lot of points on the board this week. And that’s just what they did. The Trojans started quickly, as freshman Amaad Foston broke loose on a 34-yard run on the first play from scrimmage. Foston then carried the ball in for a 5-yard touchdown run, which was the freshman’s first ever. The Trojans defense then forced a three-and-out, which gave the team the ball back. From there, the Trojans launched an eight-play drive that ended with a pass out to the flats to senior wide receiver Caleb Rogers who found the end zone. This put the Trojans up 14-0. The Cougars of Piedmont would again attempt to advance the ball down the field, but freshman defensive back Taylor Dixon intercepted a Cougar pass. On the very next play junior quarterback Brandon Bellflower again found Rogers, this time for a forty-yard touch down pass. The extra point was good by Hunter Noles. The Trojans went up 21-0. On the next Cougar series, the Trojans forced a punt. After getting the ball in good field position, the Trojans put together a five play, 4 6-yard drive that ended with a six-yard Foston touchdown. On the following kick off, Piedmont failed to get on a perfectly placed pooch kick by Noles that was eventually recovered by Josh Chapman. Two plays later Foston again found the end zone. That put the Trojans up 35-0 at the end of the first quarter. Again, the defense for the Trojans prevailed as Brandon Hunnicutt intercepted a pass on the first play of the second half. The Trojans took over in their own terri tory. A few plays later Bellflower found Senior Dustin Hostetter for a nine-yard touchdown. On the Cougars’ next drive, Taylor Dixon again picked off a piedmont pass. The Trojans did quick work and Bellflower found Rogers again for his third touchdown reception of the night. The Trojans defense showed why they are considered one of the best in the state after forcing a fumble that was eventu ally recovered by Blake Jackson. On the ensuing drive Justin Aldridge found the back of the end zone after a two-yard touchdown run. The extra point was good by Noles and the Trojans went up 56-0 at the half. In the second half, the Junior Varsity Trojans took the field and looked as if they would allow the first points scored on the Trojans since November of 2016. After a goal line stand and a long run by Freshman Patrick McDonel, the Trojans were able to run out the clock. The Trojans pitched another shutout, which was their third straight this season. “It’s a total team effort.” Head Coach J.T. Wall said after the game. “Coach (Justin) Mills and Coach (Stan) Sheppard, they do a great job getting these guys lined up and ready to play.” Foston lead the team with an unofficial 138 yards rushing and three touchdowns. Rogers lead the team in receiving yards with 103 and 3 touchdowns. Bellflower was unof ficially 7-for-10 with 141 yards. The Trojans travel to Sandersville next week to take on Brentwood. Kick-off is set for 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1. STAFF REPORTS The Baldwin Braves improved to 2-0 after shutting out the Wilkinson County Warriors (0-1) on Friday, Aug. 25. In its home opener, the Braves defeated the neighboring county’s squad 45-0. It was another strong effort by Baldwin, after defeating Hancock Central (0-2) 41-6 in its STAFF REPORTS The Georgia Military College JC Bulldogs (0-1) fell short in its opening game on Thursday, Aug. 24, losing 23-7 to the Navarro (TX) Bulldogs (1-0) at Davenport Field. Dubbed as the first college football game of the 2017-18 season, Navarro College, located in Corsicana, Texas, came in ranked No. 7, while GMC was ranked No. 8. The defense stood strong through the first quarter, after the Bulldog offense was unable to generate any momentum, only allowing Navarro to hold a 6-0 lead. Navarro would score a touchdown in the second quarter to make the lead 13-0 going into half time. Troubles would continue for the GMC offense throughout the second half, while Navarro was able to put an additional 10 points on the board. With less than two minutes left in the game, quarterback Garrel Quainton connected with Antonio Lomax for the team’s only touchdown. Turnovers were a major problem for GMC. Throughout the game there was: one season opener. It also showed a continued improvement from the 2016 efforts, where Baldwin narrowly defeated the Warriors 33-27. Wide receiver Jatavious Harris had three different touchdown receptions throughout the game. In addition, running back Noah Hill rushed for over 100 yards, including one rushing touchdown, while Zaahir Salahuddin 24. interception, two fumbles and two blocked punts. Navarro’s special teams also made sure the Bulldogs would have difficult field position throughout the game. Navarro had 375 yards of total offense, compared to 138 by GMC. Navarro had 44 rush attempts totaling 149 also rushed for two touchdowns in the effort. The Braves will take its bye this week, before facing its big rival, the Washington County Golden Hawks (O-l) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8 in Sandersville. The Warriors will face the Dublin Fighting Irish on Friday, Sept. 1. Last year the Golden Hawks thumped the Braves 40-7 at Baldwin, so the Braves will be yards compared to GMC, which had 27 attempts for 59 yards.Navarro also outdid GMC in passing, 226 yards to 79- One key distinction was in the total number of first downs. The GMC Bulldogs only had eight first downs on the night, compared to Navarro’s 234. heading to Sandersville looking for revenge. After the match with Washington County, the Braves will travel to Griffin and host Evans at home before entering region play. This Friday, the Golden Hawks will face one of Baldwin’s division rivals, the Burke County Bears (2-0) in Waynesboro. Washington County lost its season opener to Jones County 48-19. Quainton finished the game 9-for-23 with 79 yards, with a touchdown and interception. Navarro has defeated GMC 12 of the last 13 times the two went head-to-head. The Bulldogs will host the Middle Georgia State Knights at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2. » GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE Navarro routs GMC 23-7 JANET CALLAWAY/Contributor Quarterback Garrel Quainton looks for an open receiver as the Georgia Military College Bulldogs faced off against the Navarro College Bulldogs Thursday, Aug. AAAA- Region 3 standings Baldwin 2-0 Thomson 2-0 Burke County 2-0 Academy of Richmond County 1-0 Cross Creek 1-1 Hephzibah 0-2 GISA-4AAA Standings John Milledge Academy 3-0 Gatewood 2-0 Augusta Prep Day 2-0 Westminster Schools of Augusta 1-1 Westfield School 0-2 A - Region 7B standings Lincoln County 1-0 Washington-Wilkes 1-0 Aquinas 1-1 GMC Prep 1-1 Warren County 0-1 Greene County 0-1 Hancock Central 0-2 Glascock County 0-2
