Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic 2025: Live updates

Douglas County runs out the clock and takes the victory

Douglas County 21, North Gwinnett 7, FINAL

With 1:44 remaining, the Tigers ran out the clock and secured the win to start the season off 1-0.

North Gwinnett can’t take advantage of great field position

Douglas County 21, North Gwinnett 7, 4Q 1:44

The Bulldogs became beneficiaries of a bad Douglas County punt, but had trouble moving the ball inside of the Tigers’ 5-yard line. Multiple penalties aided the possession as North Gwinnett was trying valiantly to punch in a touchdown. It would be the Tigers’ defense that stepped up to the occasion and stopped the Bulldogs.

Tigers chewing up clock in the fourth quarter

Though scoring has come to a complete halt between the Bulldogs and Tigers, the latter is chewing up valuable clock time that the former would love to see stop. Douglas County’s current drive could be what seals the deal.

Douglas County holding onto the lead without Johnson

Douglas County 21, North Gwinnett 7, End of 3Q/Start of 4Q

The Tigers clinging on to a two-touchdown lead as they’re leaning on its defense to hold on. Douglas County just intercepted a pass in the early moments of the fourth quarter.

Third quarter stalemate

With Douglas County quarterback Michael Johnson (Utah commitment) out with an injury and North Gwinnett unable to get much going offensively, both teams have been at a stalemate.

Douglas County heads into halftime with a multiple score lead

Douglas County 21, North Gwinnett 7, HALFTIME

The Tigers squandered a chance to add to their lead, but are up two touchdowns going into the break.

Utah commit Mike Johnson gets in on the action

Douglas County 21, North Gwinnett 7, 2Q 1:28

North Gwinnett gets on the board

Douglas County 14, North Gwinnett 7, 2Q 7:34

The Bulldogs have answered back as Wildcat quarterback Jake Godfrey scored on a 15-yard touchdown run to cut into the Tigers’ lead.

North Gwinnett defense stands tall

The Bulldogs may be down, but they’re not out. With Douglas County on their side of the field, North Gwinnett forced a turnovers on downs and are back on offense.

Tigers exit opening quarter with the lead

Douglas County 14, North Gwinnett 0, End of the 1Q

It’s been all Douglas County in the opening quarter of play as speedster Rah’keith Kelly has accounted for two touchdowns for the Tigers.

Blocked punt leads to Douglas County’s second TD

Douglas County 14, North Gwinnett 0, 1Q 0:38

North Gwinnett’s third possession ends with Douglas County’s blocking the punt and capping it with a short touchdown run from Kelly, his second of the night.

Tigers on the board

Douglas County 7, North Gwinnett 0, 1Q 2:29

Douglas County forces game’s first turnover

The Tigers on North Gwinnett’s second possession forced a fumble, stripped by 2027 defensive lineman Jordan Smith.

North Gwinnett set to receive to start

Kickoff time of 8:10 p.m. remained true as North Gwinnett will start off with possession to start the final game of the classic.

Douglas County vs. North Gwinnett up next

The final game of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic is the most heavily anticipated of the games as Douglas County and North Gwinnett clash. Kickoff looks to be around 8:10 p.m.

McEachern stamps an exclamation point at the end

McEachern 50, Walton 17, FINAL

Indians add to their advantage

McEachern 43, Walton 17, 4Q 10:40

McEachern continues to dominate here early in the fourth quarter as the Indians add a touchdown via the ground attack and the rout is on at the Benz.

McEachern dominating heading into the 4th quarter

McEachern 36, Walton 17, End of the 3Q

The Indians were driving into Walton territory when the third quarter ended. McEachern is looking to cap what has been an overall impressive performance here at the Benz.

Walton finds the scoreboard in the second half

McEachern 36, Walton 17, 3Q 1:18

Raiders’ defensive back MJ Burnett has Walton fighting back into this one. Burnett jumped an underneath pass and returned it all the way back for a touchdown.

Indians running away with it

McEachern 36, Walton 10, 3Q 4:20

After Barner’s spectacular play, the Indians got the ball back after a Walton punt and a couple plays later would score on a long run. It’s all McEachern right now and this one could turn into a running clock come fourth quarter.

It’s the Casey Barner Show

McEachern 30, Walton 10, 3Q 4:38

The 2028 athlete has been impressive all evening long and added another crazy play. Barner scored on a fake punt run, hurdling a defender and taking it all the way back for a touchdown.

Lead balloons to two touchdowns for McEachern

McEachern 23, Walton 10, 3Q 11:17

Indians head into the half up

McEachern 16, Walton 10, HALFTIME

After adding a field goal with six seconds remaining before halftime, McEachern heads into intermission holding a 16-10 victory.

McEachern responds on kickoff return

McEachern 13, Walton 10, 2Q 4:35

If you thought the bad mojo from a penalty ruined being able to return another kick to the house, well, you would be wrong. McEachern responded on the ensuing return with a long touchdown.’

Raiders add a touchdown, get first lead of the game

Walton 10, McEachern 7, 3Q 5:13

Walton had trailed for most of the game but no more. The Raiders were able to take the lead for the first time on a touchdown pass.

Walton gets on the board

McEachern 7, Walton 3, 2Q 5:31

The Raiders get on the board via a field goal and on the ensuing kickoff, forced a fumble and recover it. Walton is in business trailing by four.

McEachern leads after one quarter

The opening quarter ends with the Indians owning a 7-0 lead heading into the second period of play. Jefferson hasn’t been able to get anything going offensively on the afternoon.

Indians strike first

McEachern 7, Walton 0, 1Q 8:10

The Indians wasted little time after having a punt return for a touchdown called back, to find the end zone. Mceachern scored on a short pass that with a couple missed tackles, turned into the game’s first score.

McEachern wins coin toss

The Indians won the coin toss and have chose to defer to the second half. Walton will receive to start the game.

Houston County scores go-ahead TD

Houston County 31, Brookwood 24, FINAL

Bears’ quarterback Ryan Maxwell found a wide open Jase Jordan up the right sideline on a 17-yard touchdown, giving Houston County the go-ahead score for the win.

Four-star Brayden Tyson ties things up

Brookwood 24, Houston County 24, 4Q 7:03

Four-star running back Brayden Tyson has been a menace to Houston County’s front seven and the tailback scores on a nine-yard touchdown run to tie the game up once more.

Houston County heads into the final period with the lead

The Bears end the quarter possessing the ball as they cling onto a one-touchdown lead with one period to go. Can Houston County hold on in the final frame?

Colin Anderson gives Houston County breathing room

Houston County 24, Brookwood 17, 3Q 3:22

Bears’ running back Colin Anderson on Houston County’s first play of the ensuing drive went 73 yards to pay dirt. Houston County back in front.

Game is all tied at 17-all

Brookwood 17, Houston County 17, 3Q 3:39

Back and forth we go at the Benz as Brookwood place kicker Brady Palma knocks down a long field goal to tie the game up.

Houston County tacks on a field goal

Houston County 17, Brookwood 14, 3Q 7:49

The Bears are back on top after adding a short field goal. Brookwood will get their second shot on offense in this half coming up.

Broncos tie things up right before halftime

Brookwood 14, Houston County 14, HALFTIME

Bears jump back in front

Houston County 14, Brookwood 7, 2Q 11:00

Houston County field goal attempt sails wide right

The Bears try to retake the lead, but a field goal attempt sails wide right. Score remains 7-7 with 4:35 remaining in the first quarter.

Both teams trade punts

After both scoring touchdowns on their first chance with the ball, Brookwood and Houston County have traded punts in this opening quarter.

Brookwood answers right back

Brookwood 7, Houston County 7, 1Q 9:30

It didn’t take long for the Broncos to answer right back as they tie things up on a long quarterback keeper.

Houston County receives to start

Houston County 7, Brookwood 0, 1Q 11:40

Georgia commit Jordan Smith opens things off with a bang on a 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.

Up next: Brookwood vs. Houston County

Both teams are warming up on the field right now. Houston County features Georgia commit Jordan Smith at safety and Brookwood counters with 2027 running back Brayden Tyson, a Georgia target.

Final: St. Pius opens with win over Dunwoody

St. Pius X stops Dunwoody, turnover on downs

With 1:23 remaining in the game, the Golden Lions’ defense stonewalls the Wildcats on a 4th and short. That could ice this game for St. Pius.

Dunwoody back on offense

Now the Wildcats are back on offense and are currently at the 42-yard line facing a 2nd & 7 with 2:47 remaining.

Golden Lions regain the lead

St. Pius X 15, Dunwoody 12, 4Q 3:30

St. Pius X takes the lead right back on an Aiden Francios touchdown run! Now the Golden Lions will look to hold on with less than four minutes remaining.

St. Pius X driving into Dunwoody territory

The Golden Lions are looking to retake the lead as they have taken over possession with around seven minutes remaining.

Dunwoody takes the lead

Dunwoody 12, St. Pius X 7, 4Q 7:24

The Wildcats take the lead on a Liam Whitehurst quarterback sneak.

Fourth quarter set to begin

St. Pius X 7, Dunwoody 6, 4Q 12:00

Dunwoody narrows the gap

St. Pius X 7, Dunwoody 6, 0:03

St. Pius X gets on the board

St. Pius X 7, Dunwoody 3, 2Q 1:46

Dunwoody strikes first

Dunwoody 3, St. Pius X 0, 1Q 0:16