1A CHAMPIONSHIP – Baker Is Perfect In 2020

<strong>TALLAHASSEE – </strong>While the record may not reflect it, but in Baker’s 14 wins and no losses, there were many learning moments. While it took a huge 152 yard effort from<strong> Kayleb Wagner </strong>to spark the team, it was the little things that gave this program a much-deserved state championship. <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-85413" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/12/Tallahassee2020-XXXX-10-300x187.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="187" />The 27-14 Class 1A win over Hawthorne was indeed something that head coach <strong>Joe Brunson </strong>will always remember. Coaching his son, who was the catalyst of this team all year, and capping it off with a state title. So, Brunson and this team have finally given this Panhandle city something that is truly perfect! Hawthorne struck first with 10:21 left in the opening quarter – when<strong> [player_tooltip player_id="50159" first="Chaz" last="Mackey"] </strong>found<strong> Terrell James </strong>for a 67- yard score. The two-point conversion by <strong>Dre Lawrence </strong>made it 8-0. Baker came back at the 1:39 mark of the first quarter to cut the lead to 8-7 on a 4-yard run by<strong> Joe Brunson, </strong>who has run for over 1,500 yards. The Gators took the lead when <strong>Brody Sharpe</strong> found<strong> Ethan Edge </strong>open and cut the halftime lead to 13-8. It was all made possible by a 55-yard run by Walker, who brought inside the five. The Gators once again extended the lead with 5:08 left in the third quarter on a 21-yard run by Seth Baksa and a 20-8 lead. Walker continued to make life tough on the Hornets – with an 8-yard run with 5:33 left in the game and a 27-8 advantage. Hawthorne finished the scoring late in the fourth quarter when<strong> Camren Cohens </strong>took a short pass from Mackey, but it wouldn’t be enough. Defensive standouts for Baker included<strong> Brody Sharpe, Ethan Edge, Gavin Vacarello, Jared Rayborn, Joe Brunson, Brandon Moss, Jesse Jordan, Zane Steele </strong>and <strong>Ryan Fleming.</strong> Defensively, Hawthorne had Cohens<strong>, Maki Graham, Jayquan Williams, Artavis Mallary, Jallen Ruth </strong>and<strong> Jordin Fluellen.</strong> <strong>PHOTO COURTESY OF FOOTBALL HOTBED</strong> <strong><em>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Foridakids1@aol.com. We are also on Social Media on @PrepRedzonefl.</em></strong>