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At halftime, the Bulldogs held an overwhelming 55-0 lead.

With a running clock in the second half due to the mercy rule, Toombs sent in the younger players to finish the game. Sophomore Zay Walton added the final touchdown with a 1-yard run in the third quarter, securing the Bulldogs’ 62-8

victory. Stanley delivered an exceptional performance, completing 16 of 18 passes for 246 yards and four touchdowns—all in a quarter and a half. In total, eight different Bulldogs found the end zone, highlighting the team’s depth and balanced attack.

Next Up: Commerce at The Pit The No. 1 ranked Bulldogs (9-1) will host No. 7 Commerce (8-3) on Friday night in the second round of the GHSA State Playoffs. This will mark the first-ever meeting between the two programs. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at The Pit. Fans are encouraged to PACK THE PIT as this could potentially be the final home game of the season, depending on playoff results and bracket outcomes.

Mike Polke works around a Southwest Macon defender in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs.Photo by TCHS