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.

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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.

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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.

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