The Calhoun-Gordon County High School Football Show, presented by AdventHealth, closes the book on 2025 with a bittersweet season finale. Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor of the Calhoun Times) look back on a wild, wet night at The Reeve where the Calhoun Yellow Jackets -- owners of one of Georgia’s most explosive offenses -- were shockingly shut out 12-0 by the Douglass Astros in the second round. We also celebrate an outstanding year across the county: Calhoun finishes 9-3 with a powerhouse sophomore QB Trace Hawkins returning, Gordon Central posts its best record (7-4) in over a decade, and Sonoraville battles to a 5-5 regular season and another playoff berth. Plus, a quick look ahead to 2026! A special thanks to Georgia Northwestern Technical College for sponsoring our Player of the Week Segment this season. And a big shout out to those who turned in all season -- Happy Thanksgiving, and we’ll see you in 2026 when the lights come back on! Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

It's another playoff edition of the Calhoun-Gordon County High School Football Show, presented by AdventHealth! Hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor of the Calhoun Times) recap the first-round action: Calhoun puts Lumpkin County away behind sophomore QB Trace Hawkins’ big night, while Gordon Central and Sonoraville give everything in tough road defeats to cap strong seasons. Now it’s all on the Yellow Jackets, still at home in The Reeve, staring down a second-round rematch with the Douglas Astros (last year, Calhoun defeated Douglas 38-14 in post season play). Can Calhoun’s explosive offense carve up a Douglas defense that’s posted six shutouts but struggled against elite attacks?  Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

Strap in for playoff fever on the Calhoun-Gordon County Football Show, presented by AdventHealth! Hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor of the Calhoun Times) dive deep into the 1st Round of the GHSA State Playoffs: Can the Calhoun Yellow Jackets unleash their championship pedigree at home against Lumpkin County's rushing beast Nolan Matthews? The Gordon Central Warriors chase an upset road rumble vs. the 9-1 Jasper County Hurricanes. The Sonoraville Phoenix face a marathon trek to Burke County's run-heavy Bears, where forcing a pass-happy panic could spark magic. Plus, GSHA reclassification updates: Gordon Central wins their appeal, which drops them to 2A, Calhoun slides to 4A and Sonoraville levels up to 3A. Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

Wrap up the regular season and gear up for GHSA playoffs on the Calhoun-Gordon County Football Show, presented by AdventHealth, with hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor of the Calhoun Times)! Calhoun, Gordon Central, and Sonoraville are all advancing to post season play! Calhoun capped an undefeated region record (6-0) with a 35-9 rout of Lafayette, earning the #6 seed in Class AAA vs. Lumpkin County. Gordon Central had an epic 20-16 comeback win over Dade County (down 16-0 early), clinching a 7-3 mark overall and the #26 seed in Single A vs. Jasper County—this earned the WHOLE team Player of the Week honors, courtesy of Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Sonoraville seals a 5-5 record with a 45-22 explosion over Union County, landing the #23 seed in AA vs. Burke County. Plus, breaking down Monday's reclass announcement! Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

Cap off the regular season grind on the Calhoun-Gordon County Football Show, presented by AdventHealth, with hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor of the Calhoun Times)! They break down Calhoun's dominant 35-0 shutout of Heritage, with the Yellow Jackets securing back-to-back Region 7-AAA titles (their 26th overall) behind Hudson Chadwick's three TDs and Jutt Beasley's two scores—locking in at least two home playoff games. Gordon Central snapped a skid with a gritty 28-11 win over winless Armuchee, climbing to 6-3 and a setting the Warriors up for a playoff spot in the Single-A playoffs via PSR rankings. Sonoraville finished strong, wrapping up their regular season by beating Union County 45-22 to finish 5-5 and ranked 25th in AA PSR, with Jayden Cruz earning Player of the Week honors (191 rushing yards, 3 TDs), courtesy of Georgia Northwestern Technical College. We preview the final week of regular season play: Calhoun hosts Lafayette and Gordon Central battles Dade County on Senior Night. Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

Strap in for the Week 11 edition of the Calhoun-Gordon County Football Show, presented by AdventHealth, as hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor of the Calhoun Times), break down the gridiron grind in Gordon County high school football! Relive Week 10's drama: Calhoun's explosive 49-22 rout of Gilmer, powered by Hudson Chadwick's monster night (173 rushing yards, 5 TDs, 86 receiving yards), improving to 4-0 in Region 7-AAA and putting the Yellow Jackets on the brink of another region title. Gordon Central battled valiantly but fell 48-13 to powerhouse Gordon Lee, dropping to 2-3 in region play. Sonoraville endured a heartbreaking 41-34 loss against Ringgold after leading 34-7, with Ringgold rallying for 34 unanswered points. The Phoenix slip to 3-4 in Region 7-AA. Hudson Chadwick earns Player of the Week honors, courtesy of Georgia Northwestern Technical College. We preview Week 11's must-see action: Calhoun's region championship showdown at Heritage, Gordon Central's playoff lifeline vs. winless Armuchee, and Sonoraville's season finale against Union County to lock in a potential postseason berth. Plus, quick hits on Calhoun and Sonoraville's volleyball heroics advancing to state playoffs.  Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

Dive into the latest episode of the Calhoun-Gordon County Football Show, presented by AdventHealth, with hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor of the Calhoun Times)! Relive Week 9's action, including Calhoun's gritty 42-20 road win over previously unbeaten Northwest Whitfield—allowing their first region points while Hudson Chadwick rumbled for a career-high 195 yards. Sonoraville's Chaz Pate lit up the stat sheet with 357 passing yards and climbs to 4th in the state with 1,969 total yards, despite a 30-14 loss to Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe. Gordon Central rests on bye, sitting at 2-2 in Region 7-A D1. We spotlight Chaz Pate as Player of the Week, courtesy of Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Looking to Week 10, Calhoun battles the Gilmer Bobcats before a potential region title showdown with Heritage, Gordon Central faces undefeated Gordon Lee in a crucial matchup, and Sonoraville hosts Ringgold in a tiebreaker for playoff seeding, as the Phoenix look to get back on track.  Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

On the latest edition of the Calhoun-Gordon County Football Podcast, presented by AdventHealth, hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor of the Calhoun Times) break down Week 8 of the 2025 high school football season. We dive into Calhoun’s dominant 49-0 shutout over Ridgeland, showcasing their offensive firepower with six different scorers, while Gordon Central and Sonoraville faced tough losses to Christian Heritage (31-10) and North Murray (49-21), respectively. We highlight standout performances, including Jayden Cruz’s 196-yard rushing effort and Justin Beasley’s 181-yard, two-touchdown game, earning him Player of the Week honors from Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Looking ahead, we preview Week 9’s marquee matchups, including Calhoun’s clash with region leader Northwest Whitfield and Sonoraville’s battle against Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe.  Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

Join Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor for the Calhoun Times) for the Week 8 edition of the Calhoun-Gordon County High School Football Podcast, presented by AdventHealth. They break down last week's action, including Calhoun's dominant 37-0 win over Adairsville, Gordon Central's first loss of the season to Fannin County, and Sonoraville's tough defeat against Rockmart. Highlighting standout performances like Trace Hawkins and Justin Beasley for Calhoun, the duo also honors Isaiah Nalls as the Georgia Northwestern Technical College Player of the Week for his resilience and how both teams bonded in support of him following his injury. Looking ahead, they preview a critical Week 8 slate filled with region matchups, including Calhoun facing Ridgeland, Gordon Central taking on Christian Heritage, and Sonoraville battling North Murray.  Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

In this episode of the Calhoun-Gordon County High School Football Podcast, presented by AdventHealth, hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor for the Calhoun Times) look back at Week 6 action. Gordon Central is 5-0 for the first time since 2012, following a 2nd half rally to beat Coosa 25-12. Mitch caught up with the Warriors' Head Coach Marcus Gowan following the win. The Phoenix of Sonoraville High had a dominating offensive performance against Murray County, resulting in a blowout 69-20 win last Friday night, highlighted by 5 touchdowns and 199 yards rushing combined by brothers Jayden (Sr) and Josiah Cruz (Fr). We hear from head coach Denver Pate after the big win. We crown Week 6's Player(s) of the Week -- presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College. And we get you set for Week 7, as all 3 teams in Gordon County are in region action. We hear from Calhoun Head Coach Clay Stephenson as he previews the Yellow Jackets' first region matchup, against rival Adairsville.  Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

In this episode of the Calhoun-Gordon County High School Football Podcast, presented by AdventHealth, hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor for the Calhoun Times) look back at Week 5 action. We hear from Calhoun Head Coach Clay Stephenson after a tough 52-42 loss at Cambridge. Mitch caught up with Gordon Central Head Coach Marcus Gowan following the Warriors' 21-14 win over Chattooga. We also hear from Sonoraville Head Coach Denver Pate after a 35-14 Phoenix win on Homecoming over Coahulla Creek. We crown Week 5's Player of the Week -- presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College. And we get you set for Week 6, as Gordon Central and Sonoraville look to continue their winning streaks, while Calhoun is on a Bye Week. Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

In this episode of the Calhoun-Gordon County High School Football Podcast, presented by AdventHealth, hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor for the Calhoun Times) look back at Week 4 action. Mitch caught up with Calhoun Head Coach Clay Stephenson after a weather-plagued loss at Cartersville, 38-35. We also hear from Sonoraville Head Coach Denver Pate as he talks about Sonoraville's big 47-45 win over North Cobb Christian, where Sr. RB Jayden Cruz had a monster game on the ground. We crown Week 4's Player of the Week -- presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College. And we hear from Gordon Central Head Coach Marcus Gowan, as he preview's this week's matchup with Chattooga. Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

In this episode of the Calhoun-Gordon County High School Football Podcast, presented by AdventHealth, hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor for the Calhoun Times) look back at Week 3 action, where Calhoun improved to 2-0, while Gordon Central remained unbeaten as well. Mitch caught up with Calhoun Head Coach Clay Stephenson after the 35-17 victory over Westminster. We also hear from Gordon Central Head Coach Marcus Gowan following the Warriors' dominating 44-24 performance on the road at Josey. We crown Week 3's Player of the Week -- presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Sonoraville Head Coach Denver Pate previews the Phoenix's Week 4 contest with North Cobb Christian. And we take a look at a huge matchup for Calhoun this week against rival Cartersville. Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

In this episode of the Calhoun-Gordon County High School Football Podcast, presented by AdventHealth, hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor for the Calhoun Times) look back at Week 2 action, where Gordon Central improved to 2-0, while Sonoraville fell to 1-1. We hear from Gordon Central Head Coach Marcus Gowan following the Warrior's 29-12 road win at Butler. Mitch breaks down a tough loss for Sonoraville at Pickens, as the Phoenix look to regroup during this week's bye. We crown Week 2's Player of the Week -- presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College. We hear from Calhoun Head Coach Clay Stephenson as the Yellow Jackets prepare for a big matchup against the Westminster Wildcats.  And we preview Gordon Central's Week 3 contest with the Josey Eagles. Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

In this episode of the Calhoun-Gordon County Football Show, presented by AdventHealth, hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor for the Calhoun Times) recap the exciting week one of high school football in Gordon County, as all 3 schools (Calhoun, Gordon Central, and Sonoraville) came away victorious. We hear from Calhoun Head Coach Clay Stephenson on the Yellow Jackets' 28-3 win over Creekview. We look at Gordon Central's thrilling overtime win against SE Whitfield and a dominant win for the Sonoraville Phoenix over Model. We crown our first Player of the Week for 2025 -- presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College. And we preview the week 2 matchups for Gordon Central and Sonoraville, as Calhoun is on a Bye week.  Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

In the season premiere of the Calhoun-Gordon County High School Football Podcast, presented by AdventHealth, Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (of the Calhoun Times) preview the 2025 high school football season. The Calhoun Yellow Jackets look to repeat as 3A State Champions, while the Gordon Central Warriors seek to improve under new leadership and the Phoenix of Sonoraville might be poised for a breakout season.  Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!