Chris Mooneyham

What a ballgame…Colquitt County at South Forsyth.

Last Friday, I was lucky enough to call one of the best games I have seen in quite a while. Colquitt County at South Forsyth in the 6A State Quarterfinals here in the state of Georgia.

Colquitt County is looking for it’s second consecutive state title and undefeated season. That would be a feat only two have accomplished before. They also have a chance at a national title and took a 27-game winning streak into the contest. Finally, they looked to extend their own record of consecutive semifinal appearances by reaching number seven in a row.

For South Forsyth it has been a dream season. In 2015, they have enjoyed their second 10-win season and second quarterfinal appearance. They claimed a region title and feature an emerging quarterback who combined for 2,700-yards in total offense. And the magic continued when South won a coin-toss allowing them to host this matchup.

This was an amazing, dramatic contest on both sides where either team could have pulled away…until experience finally trumped the upset bid.

It turned into one of the games of the year.

Below, you will find links to highlights and brief descriptions to lead you through how the game unfolded.

**Highlights are courtesy of my friends at The NFHS Network.**

Next week, I have Stratford Academy at Aquinas, in the 1A Private State Semifinals.

South Forsyth broke the scoring seal with a field goal on the opening drive of the ballgame. On the next drive for South, QB Davis Shanley with an amazing scramble. It leads to the first touchdown of the night; on 3rd and 18.

http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/highlights/ghsa/57bf88ee6d

10-0 SF

Colquitt County’s leading rusher, Nate Powell, gets the Pack on the board.

http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/highlights/ghsa/b501224202

10-7 SF

The War Eagles extend their lead via a jump ball; on 3rd and Goal from the 17-yard line.

http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/highlights/ghsa/bbdec209cf

17-7 SF

After a penalty negated a Pack score, Ty Lee draws the champions back to within a field goal.

http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/highlights/ghsa/30fe7229e2

SF 17-14

The field general Chase Parrish fires a rocket shot to Kiel Pollard, giving Colquitt their first lead of the contest.

http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/highlights/ghsa/efe09ea0d9

21-17 CC

Kiel Pollard, one of the top all-around players in the state, notched his 27th score of the season. CC’s lead was now 28-17. With Colquitt on the verge of pulling away, Jalen Camp tallies number three, from 84-yards out; keeping the War Eagles in the game.

http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/highlights/ghsa/78ffcf23d4

CC 28-24

On Colquitt’s next possession, South intercepts a pass inside the 5-yard line. Two plays later, Sam Outlaw gives his squad the lead to start the 4th quarter.

http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/highlights/ghsa/3548180c47

SF 31-28

Ty Lee, who now has over 1,200-yards in total offense, gives CC the lead for good.

http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/highlights/ghsa/f84794cec0

CC 35-31

After another interception by the swarming Colquitt defense, Ty Lee’s third TD run makes him the offensive MVP for Colquitt County.

http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/highlights/ghsa/2ea657ade8

42-31 CC

Akivie Bailey clinches the semifinal berth with an interception return for a touchdown.

http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/highlights/ghsa/f954ebdc97

49-31 Final Colquitt County

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Published by Chris Mooneyham

Chris Mooneyham is a twenty-year broadcast veteran employed or freelancing for multiple companies across America. Currently he is a co-host, play-by-play person and guest anchor for Atlanta’s sports leader, The Fan 680AM/ 93.7FM; and its sister stations on The Sports X. In the Fall, Chris serves as the Sideline Reporter for Kennesaw State University football. He also works as studio host, play-by-play announcer and content producer for The Fan’s coverage of Georgia High School football. Come the Wintertime, the focus shifts to the National Lacrosse League 2017 World Champions, the Georgia Swarm (play-by-play). When Spring rolls around, the Atlanta native delivers the play-by-play for the Emory University baseball team, a two-time national finalist. All throughout the year, Mooneyham is a lead play-by-play person for the NFHS Network’s high school sports coverage and over the last decade was honored to call state championships in nearly every sport. A Kennesaw State graduate, Chris holds a Communication degree in Media Studies and a Minor degree in Film Studies. He is also a two-time graduate of broadcasting school (Connecticut School of Broadcasting-1998/ Atlanta Broadcast Institute-2008).

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