Jefferson Battles Sandy Creek: Live Score Updates from Georgia Class AAA Championship

The highly anticipated Class AAA state championship sees Jefferson facing Sandy Creek at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game is set to begin on December 17 at approximately 5:25 PM. Both teams have made significant playoff runs, with Jefferson, the defending runner-up, holding a record of 13-1 and Sandy Creek entering the matchup undefeated at 14-0.

Matchup Overview

This championship clash marks the first meeting between the two schools. The Jefferson Dragons finished as state runner-up in the previous year and are aiming to claim their first title since 2012. In contrast, Sandy Creek is looking to secure their fifth state championship.

Team Locations

• Jefferson: Located in Jackson County, Northeast Georgia, approximately 1 hour northeast of Atlanta.
• Sandy Creek: Situated in Fayette County, around 30 miles southwest of Atlanta.

Game Progression

The game started with a slight delay due to preceding games running long. Sandy Creek donned all red uniforms with white helmets, while Jefferson wore white with red helmets.

First Quarter Highlights

• Sandy Creek’s QB Caleb Hill made significant plays, including a crucial run on a 4th-and-1 situation.
• Jefferson had trouble stopping Sandy Creek’s momentum, suffering a turnover on downs after a strong defensive stand.
• The quarter concluded with the score tied at 0-0.

Second Quarter Developments

Sandy Creek opened the scoring with a touchdown from Amari Latimer, followed by another touchdown run by Caleb Hill, extending their lead to 14-0. Jefferson responded with an impressive 82-yard kickoff return touchdown by Chance Payne, narrowing the score to 14-7.

Player Statistics

Looking Ahead

As the game progresses, Jefferson must continue to overcome Sandy Creek’s dominant performance and leverage their defensive capabilities. Fans can expect an exciting finish to this championship showdown, with live updates available from El-Balad.