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Polke recovered a loose ball on the ensuing kickoff. Stanley immediately capitalized, finding Polke for a 13-yard touchdown pass, pushing the Bulldogs’ lead to 27-9.
Rome, true to their reputation, fought back valiantly, scoring two touchdowns to close the gap to 27-23 with just over 5 minutes remaining. But, senior Dabyn Wadley had other plans, breaking free for a 47yard touchdown run to give Toombs some breathing room at 33-23.
The drama wasn’t over, as Rome scored again with 25 seconds left, cutting the lead to 33-29. However, Polke secured the onside kick attempt, sealing the monumental upset for Toombs County.
Stanley led the Bulldogs’ offensive onslaught, completing 25 of 34 passes for 255 yards and 2 touchdowns, while also rushing for 60 yards and 2 scores. Heyward was his favorite target on the night, hauling in 9 catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. Wadley dominated on the ground, rushing for 138 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries.
Defensively, Zyrese Scott and Alex Scott anchored the unit with 10 and 11 tackles respectively.
The Bulldogs (4-0) will look to keep their perfect record intact as they hit the road again next Friday to face the 3-1 Charlton County Indians in Folkston. After this statement win, it’s clear that Toombs County is not just top dog in Class A, but a force to be reckoned with in Georgia high school football.
Stats
TCHS Rome First Downs 23 16 Rushing 32-208 25-109 Passing 25-34-0 23-34-0 Passing Yards 255 260 Total Yards 463 369
