ATLANTA — UPDATE, OT:
Warner Robins and Buford battled into overtime Friday night to decide the GHSA 5A State Championship with Buford kicking a field goal to win the game 17-14.
The Demons fell behind early 7-0 then battled back behind touchdown runs from Ahmad Walker and Jalen Addie to take a 14-7 lead into the fourth quarter. Buford took advantage of a Warner Robins fumble midway through the fourth quarter and drove down the field to tie the game at 14 with under a minute to play.
Warner Robins got the ball to start overtime but Jamarius Isaac intercepted Jalen Addie’s pass to stop the Demons possession. Buford then ran two plays and brought on Hayden Olsen for the game winning field goal. The title was Buford’s first since 2014 and 12th overall.
Dublin, Warner Robins in GHSA Championship games
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UPDATE, 3RD QUARTER:
Warner Robins quarterback Jalen Addie scored the only touchdown of the third quarter to help the Demons take a 14-7 lead over Buford in the GHSA 5A State Finals in Atlanta.
Warner Robins is seeking its first state title since 2004.
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UPDATE, 2ND QUARTER:
Ahmad Walker scored on a short touchdown run late in the second quarter to lift the Warner Robins Demons into a 7-7 halftime tie with the Buford Wolves.
Defense dominated the first half and the Demons were held scoreless until Walker powered his way into the endzone with a little over two minutes to play in the second quarter.
Warner Robins is playing in its third straight state championship game and the school is seeking its first state title since 2004.
Stay with 13WMAZ for updates as the game progresses.
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