Calhoun had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 46-20 to the Gilmer County Titans on Friday. The Red Devils haven't had much luck with the Titans recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
Calhoun lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Brennen Carpenter, who rushed for 116 yards, and also threw for 142 yards and two TDs. Gavin Hicks was another key player, picking up 81 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Calhoun didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Charter Cottrell.
Calhoun wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 34-14 victory against Richwood on the 5th. As for Gilmer County, they have also already played their next game, a 42-14 loss against Braxton County on the 5th.
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