1A CHAMPIONSHIP – Baker Is Perfect In 2020
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TALLAHASSEE – 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 Kayleb Wagner to spark the team, it was the…
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Continue ReadingTALLAHASSEE – 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 Kayleb Wagner to spark the team, it was the little things that gave this program a much-deserved state championship.
The 27-14 Class 1A win over Hawthorne was indeed something that head coach Joe Brunson 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 Chaz Mackey Chaz Mackey QB Citra North Marion | 2022 FL found Terrell James for a 67- yard score. The two-point conversion by Dre Lawrence 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 Joe Brunson, who has run for over 1,500 yards.
The Gators took the lead when Brody Sharpe found Ethan Edge 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 Camren Cohens took a short pass from Mackey, but it wouldn’t be enough.
Defensive standouts for Baker included Brody Sharpe, Ethan Edge, Gavin Vacarello, Jared Rayborn, Joe Brunson, Brandon Moss, Jesse Jordan, Zane Steele and Ryan Fleming.
Defensively, Hawthorne had Cohens, Maki Graham, Jayquan Williams, Artavis Mallary, Jallen Ruth and Jordin Fluellen.
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