Class 3A-A Private: Hebron Christian 28, Calvary Day 21
Recap: Hebron Christian took a 21-0 lead 18 minutes into the game, shut down Calvary Day’s run game and intercepted three passes as Calvary became one-dimensional. Calvary’s punting misadventures led to Hebron scoring drives of 1, 25 and 27 yards. The first came after a high snap, the second after a 17-yard punt, the third after a 19-yard punt. Calvary didn’t get a first down until its fifth possession and scored its first touchdown on a 64-yard drive after abandoning the run. Calvary’s James Mobley passed for 236 yards but was intercepted twice by Jarvis Mathurin, once by Max Steve, all in Hebron territory. Steve also had a sack and a team-leading six solo tackles. Calvary had one possession after getting within 28-21 and did not get a first down. Calvary’s Elisha Williams had four tackles for losses totaling 30 yards.
History: Hebron Christian (12-1) defended its championship under a second coach. Kenny Dallas, who replaced Jonathan Gess, became the 17th coach in GHSA history to win state titles at two schools. He won at Trinity Christian in 2021. Calvary Day, playing in its first final since 2013, finished 12-2.
Game Statistics
Calvary Day - 0-7-7-7 - 21
Hebron Christian - 8-13-0-7 - 28
First quarter
H - Devon Caldwell 1 run (Max Steve rush), 9:56
Second quarter
H - Steve 11 pass from Jordan Greene (run failed), 11:50
H - Jarvis Mathurin 58 run (Lucas Ardeu kick), 7:30
C - James Mobley 1 run (Grady Shiver kick), 5:41
Third quarter
C - Ca’Den Jones 2 run (Shiver kick), 6:52
Fourth quarter
H - Austin Kitchings 27 pa Costello (Ardeu kick), 10:49
C - Ty Pinckney 11 pass from Mobley (Shiver kick), 4:11
Rushing: Calvary Day - James Mobley 9-31, Zay Middleton 4-5, Emerson Lewis 1-2, Ca’Den Jones 8-(-2), Team 1-(-29). Hebron Christian - Devon Caldwell 25-85, Jarvis Mathurin 4-60, Team 3-(-15), Jordan Greene 4-(-33).
Passing: Calvary Day 23-44-3-236, Team 0-1-0-0. Hebron Christian - Jordan Greene 8-12-0-61, Gray Costello 2-4-1-28.
Receiving: Ty Pinckney 6-33, MJ Knight 5-74, Jalen Hicks 5-43, Shawn Williams 4-55, Emerson Lewis 2-28, Gabriel Ausfeld 1-3. Hebron Christian - Austin Kitchings 4-36, Devon Caldwell 2-18, Jarvis Mathurin 2-5, Masen Hardy 1-19, Max Steve 11.