101.1 The Pulse

On the latest edition of the Calhoun-Gordon County Football Podcast, presented by AdventHealth, hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor of the Calhoun Times) break down Week 8 of the 2025 high school football season. We dive into Calhoun’s dominant 49-0 shutout over Ridgeland, showcasing their offensive firepower with six different scorers, while Gordon Central and Sonoraville faced tough losses to Christian Heritage (31-10) and North Murray (49-21), respectively. We highlight standout performances, including Jayden Cruz’s 196-yard rushing effort and Justin Beasley’s 181-yard, two-touchdown game, earning him Player of the Week honors from Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Looking ahead, we preview Week 9’s marquee matchups, including Calhoun’s clash with region leader Northwest Whitfield and Sonoraville’s battle against Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe. 

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Join Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor for the Calhoun Times) for the Week 8 edition of the Calhoun-Gordon County High School Football Podcast, presented by AdventHealth.

They break down last week's action, including Calhoun's dominant 37-0 win over Adairsville, Gordon Central's first loss of the season to Fannin County, and Sonoraville's tough defeat against Rockmart. Highlighting standout performances like Trace Hawkins and Justin Beasley for Calhoun, the duo also honors Isaiah Nalls as the Georgia Northwestern Technical College Player of the Week for his resilience and how both teams bonded in support of him following his injury.

Looking ahead, they preview a critical Week 8 slate filled with region matchups, including Calhoun facing Ridgeland, Gordon Central taking on Christian Heritage, and Sonoraville battling North Murray. 

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In this episode of the Calhoun-Gordon County High School Football Podcast, presented by AdventHealth, hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor for the Calhoun Times) look back at Week 6 action.

• Gordon Central is 5-0 for the first time since 2012, following a 2nd half rally to beat Coosa 25-12. Mitch caught up with the Warriors' Head Coach Marcus Gowan following the win.
• The Phoenix of Sonoraville High had a dominating offensive performance against Murray County, resulting in a blowout 69-20 win last Friday night, highlighted by 5 touchdowns and 199 yards rushing combined by brothers Jayden (Sr) and Josiah Cruz (Fr). We hear from head coach Denver Pate after the big win.
• We crown Week 6's Player(s) of the Week -- presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
• And we get you set for Week 7, as all 3 teams in Gordon County are in region action.
• We hear from Calhoun Head Coach Clay Stephenson as he previews the Yellow Jackets' first region matchup, against rival Adairsville. 

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In this episode of the Calhoun-Gordon County High School Football Podcast, presented by AdventHealth, hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor for the Calhoun Times) look back at Week 5 action.

• We hear from Calhoun Head Coach Clay Stephenson after a tough 52-42 loss at Cambridge.
• Mitch caught up with Gordon Central Head Coach Marcus Gowan following the Warriors' 21-14 win over Chattooga.
• We also hear from Sonoraville Head Coach Denver Pate after a 35-14 Phoenix win on Homecoming over Coahulla Creek.
• We crown Week 5's Player of the Week -- presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
• And we get you set for Week 6, as Gordon Central and Sonoraville look to continue their winning streaks, while Calhoun is on a Bye Week.

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In this episode of the Calhoun-Gordon County High School Football Podcast, presented by AdventHealth, hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor for the Calhoun Times) look back at Week 4 action.

• Mitch caught up with Calhoun Head Coach Clay Stephenson after a weather-plagued loss at Cartersville, 38-35.
• We also hear from Sonoraville Head Coach Denver Pate as he talks about Sonoraville's big 47-45 win over North Cobb Christian, where Sr. RB Jayden Cruz had a monster game on the ground.
• We crown Week 4's Player of the Week -- presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
• And we hear from Gordon Central Head Coach Marcus Gowan, as he preview's this week's matchup with Chattooga.

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In this episode of the Calhoun-Gordon County High School Football Podcast, presented by AdventHealth, hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor for the Calhoun Times) look back at Week 3 action, where Calhoun improved to 2-0, while Gordon Central remained unbeaten as well.

• Mitch caught up with Calhoun Head Coach Clay Stephenson after the 35-17 victory over Westminster.
• We also hear from Gordon Central Head Coach Marcus Gowan following the Warriors' dominating 44-24 performance on the road at Josey.
• We crown Week 3's Player of the Week -- presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
• Sonoraville Head Coach Denver Pate previews the Phoenix's Week 4 contest with North Cobb Christian.
• And we take a look at a huge matchup for Calhoun this week against rival Cartersville.

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In this episode of the Calhoun-Gordon County High School Football Podcast, presented by AdventHealth, hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor for the Calhoun Times) look back at Week 2 action, where Gordon Central improved to 2-0, while Sonoraville fell to 1-1.

• We hear from Gordon Central Head Coach Marcus Gowan following the Warrior's 29-12 road win at Butler.
• Mitch breaks down a tough loss for Sonoraville at Pickens, as the Phoenix look to regroup during this week's bye.
• We crown Week 2's Player of the Week -- presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
• We hear from Calhoun Head Coach Clay Stephenson as the Yellow Jackets prepare for a big matchup against the Westminster Wildcats. 
• And we preview Gordon Central's Week 3 contest with the Josey Eagles.

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In this episode of the Calhoun-Gordon County Football Show, presented by AdventHealth, hosts Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (Sports Editor for the Calhoun Times) recap the exciting week one of high school football in Gordon County, as all 3 schools (Calhoun, Gordon Central, and Sonoraville) came away victorious.

• We hear from Calhoun Head Coach Clay Stephenson on the Yellow Jackets' 28-3 win over Creekview.
• We look at Gordon Central's thrilling overtime win against SE Whitfield and a dominant win for the Sonoraville Phoenix over Model.
• We crown our first Player of the Week for 2025 -- presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
• And we preview the week 2 matchups for Gordon Central and Sonoraville, as Calhoun is on a Bye week. 

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In the season premiere of the Calhoun-Gordon County High School Football Podcast, presented by AdventHealth, Brandon Joseph and Mitch Talley (of the Calhoun Times) preview the 2025 high school football season. The Calhoun Yellow Jackets look to repeat as 3A State Champions, while the Gordon Central Warriors seek to improve under new leadership and the Phoenix of Sonoraville might be poised for a breakout season. 

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In this episode of Gordon Football Friday, hosts Keith Ippolito and Mike Tenney discuss the recent high school football games in the county, focusing on Calhoun, Gordon Central, and Sonoraville. They analyze the playoff scenarios for these teams, the challenges they face, and the potential for future success. The conversation highlights the impact of young players, coaching strategies, and the unpredictability of playoff outcomes.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Game Recaps
08:01 Playoff Scenarios and Team Expectations
15:57 Looking Ahead: Future Prospects for Teams

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