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Bowdon dominates Brooks County in second half to claim 3-peat: Live updates recap

Brooks County led by one at half, but Bowdon reeled off 21 straight points in the second half to earn its third consecutive state title

Sam Brown

Chris Cole and Brooks County will face Bowdon in the GHSA Class 1A DII state championship game on Monday.
Chris Cole and Brooks County will face Bowdon in the GHSA Class 1A DII state championship game on Monday. / Chris Cole Jr/@ChrisColeJr2 on X

The Georgia high school football Class A Division II state championship will be decided on Monday when Brooks County and Bowdon square off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Bowdon (12-2) is back in the Class A Division II state championship game for a third straight year and the Red Devils look like a team on the cusp of a three-peat after defeating Irwin County 42-28 in the semifinals.

Brooks County (10-4) lost two 17-14 heartbreakers during the regular season, but the Trojans got the last laugh, outlasting Manchester 17-14 in overtime in the semifinals to earn a spot in the state championship game for the first time since 2021.

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Follow along below for live updates from Brooks County vs. Bowdon in their Class 1A Division II state championship game Monday in Atlanta. The game is scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m. ET.

You can also watch this game live on the NFHS Network (subscription required).

Bowdon vs. Brooks County football live updates

Updates will be placed here once the game starts; refresh the page for the latest updates.

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Total

Brooks Co.

7

7

0

0

14

Bowdon

7

6

6

15

34

1ST QUARTER

Chris Cole Jr. broke off a 32-yard run to get Brooks County into Bowdon territory for the first time this game. Cole came into this game with more than 1,800 yards this season.

This game has been a defensive struggle so far. There's a little over three minutes left in the first quarter and Bowdon has the ball around midfield after Brooks County's third punt of the game.

TOUCHDOWN BOWDON! Right on cue, Nate Bhony makes a 48-yard house call to get the Red Devils on the board. Bowdon leads 7-0, 2:48 Q1.

Denzell Brown just made an impressive leaping catch on a deep ball by sophomore quarterback Junior Burress. Brooks County is into Bowdon territory now.

TOUCHDOWN BROOKS COUNTY! Burress hits Camauri Brinson in stride on a beautiful 47-yard touchdown pass and this game is tied 7-7 with 1:04 left in the first.

END OF THE 1ST: Bowdon 7, Brooks County 7

2ND QUARTER

TOUCHDOWN BROOKS COUNTY! George Lamons Jr. catches a screen pass from Burress, battles multiple defenders, and takes it 17 yards to the end zone to give the Trojans the lead for the first time this game. Brooks County leads 14-7, 8:31 Q2.

Bowdon is marching down the field after Charles Maxell III hit Mason Daniel deep over the middle for a 29-yard gain.

The Red Devils went for it on 4th and short but were unsuccessful. Brooks County takes over on its 28-yard line with 2:09 left in the half.

FUMBLE BROOKS COUNTY! The Trojans brought in a new center and the first pass was snapped way over Burress' head. Bowdon recovered and will take over possession inside the red zone.

TOUCHDOWN BOWDON! Josh Davis pounds his way into the end zone from a few yards out. Extra point was no good so it's a one-point game. Bowdon trails 14-13, 0:21 Q2.

HALFTIME: Brooks County 14, Bowdon 13

3RD QUARTER

TOUCHDOWN BOWDON! Charles Maxell connects with Kaiden Prothro and the Red Devils have the lead for the first time since late in the first quarter. Bowdon leads 19-14 after a failed 2-pt conversion, 4:45 Q3.

FUMBLE BROOKS COUNTY! Bowden forces another fumble after a big hit on Chris Cole Jr. Red Devils around their own 20.

END OF THE 3RD: Bowdon 19, Brooks County 14

4TH QUARTER

Nate Bhony looked to have scored on a 41-yard touchdown run, but the play was called back after he was ruled out at the 21-yard line. Bowdon has challenged the call and it appears he may have stayed in bounds.

The call was overturned but still no touchdown. An official blew the whistle on the play so the ball is ruled dead at the the time of whistle and will be placed on the 7-yard line. First and goal for Bowdon.

TOUCHDOWN BOWDEN! Jonah Wilson pounds it in for the touchdown then does it again on the next play for the 2-pt conversion. Bowdon leads 27-14 with 6:32 remaining. 

With 3:25 left in the game, Brooks County pretty much had to go for it on 4th and 10 and the Trojans were unsuccessful. Pending a late miracle, Bowdon is within minutes of a three-peat.

TOUCHDOWN BOWDEN! Josh Davis puts an exclamation mark on this game with a 61-yard touchdown run. His 16th TD of the season effectively clinches another state championship. Bowdon up 34-14 with 1:47 to go.

FINAL: BOWDON 34, BROOKS COUNTY 14

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PREGAME

These two teams haven’t faced each other in the playoffs in recent years and this game will be the first time they’ve played since 2013, a game won by the Trojans.

However, this will be a very different Red Devils team since the last time they played. They’re going for three straight state titles, and are favored by many to win this matchup. 

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SAM BROWN

Sam Brown covers high school sports as well as NCAA football and basketball. Sam began his professional career as a high school sports reporter for The Tennessean in Nashville where he covered boys and girls prep sports full-time and helped cover Vanderbilt football, Tennessee Titans football and Nashville Predators hockey. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a double major in journalism and communication studies and currently lives in Seattle with his girlfriend and dog.  

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