The last Westminster pass of the night belonged to Calvary.
With the Wolves driving and trying to avoid the shutout, freshman Kadarius Coleman stepped in front of a pass and intercepted it. The Cavaliers took over at Westminster’s 33-yard line, then took a victory snap to finish a 52–0 win in the first round of the GHSA Private School playoffs.
Calvary Day defensive lineman Buddy Curry battling Westminster’s offensive lineman during the Cavaliers’GHSA Private School playoff win. Photo courtesy of Calvary Day School Athletics and Communications Department.
Calvary, the No. 9 seed in the playoffs, improved to 10–1. The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) AA Region 3 champion and No. 2 Seed, as ranked by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) media poll, now turns its attention to AJC No. 4-ranked team Greater Atlanta Christian (8-3).
The defense made Westminster work for every yard. The Wolves finished with 50 total yards and a -13 rushing total. The Wolves' quarterback was tackled for a loss seven times, unofficially, including five sacks.
Senior Ca’den Jones led the Cavaliers on the ground, finishing with 133 yards on seven carries, unofficially, and three touchdowns. He came into the game as Calvary’s leading rusher and passed 1,000 yards for the season. Jones finished with 1,011 yards, making him Calvary’s first 1,000-yard rusher since Donovan Johnson in 2021.
Senior quarterback James Mobley IV completed 9 of 14 passes for 130 yards and a touchdown. Senior Ty Pickney caught four passes for 64 yards, including a 26-yard touchdown. Mobley has thrown for more than 2,500 yards and 30 touchdowns this season.
Calvary Day’s Ty Pickney returns a punt against Westminster. Photo courtesy of Calvary Day School Athletics and Communications Department.
Jones scored on runs of 3, 61, and 5 yards. Senior Jalen Hicks added a 2-yard touchdown run. In the second half, sophomore Raheem Williams broke free for a 22-yard score, and sophomore Matthew Gibson finished a drive with a 4-yard touchdown.
Westminster was driving late, looking to avoid the shutout. But freshman Kadarius Coleman intercepted a pass, giving Calvary the ball at the Wolves’ 33-yard line. The Cavaliers took a victory snap to close out the 52–0 win and preserve the shutout.
Calvary Day coach Jason Cameron speaks to his team after the Cavaliers’ playoff victory over Westminster. Photo courtesy of Calvary Day School Athletics and Communications Department.
Calvary coach Jason Cameron called the performance solid, while making clear the Cavaliers still have work to do. He also gave Westminster credit for playing through injuries and bringing a game plan.
“We played a good football game. We got to practice better next week, ’cause, like I said to the team just now, this is a semifinal atmosphere next week against Greater Atlanta Christian,” Cameron said.
That next test is against GAC, which Cameron expects to bring a different challenge. Calvary is No. 2 in the AJC state rankings, and GAC is No. 4.
“You gotta beat them sometime,” Cameron said. “If it’s Round 2, it's Round 2. If we’re blessed and if it's Round 3, then it’s Round 3.”
Cameron said he expects his team to respond with its best effort.
“They love each other, and they love this culture. They love Calvary,” he said. “I would expect nothing but, you know, their best effort. And win or lose, we know we’re gonna give our best.”
Calvary Day’s MJ Knight Jr. makes a 36-yard catch against Westminster to set up one of the Cavaliers touchdowns. Photo courtesy of Calvary Day School Athletics and Communications Department.
Scoring summary
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CALVARY 52, WESTMINISTER 0 |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
| TWS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CDS | 15 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 52 |
First quarter:
Calvary — Ca’den Jones 5-yard run (Gitae Kim kick)
Calvary — Ty Pickney 26-yard pass from James Mobley IV (Mobley run).
Second quarter
Calvary — Jones 61-yard run (Jalen Hicks run)
Calvary — Hicks 2-yard run (Kim kick)
Calvary — Safety quarterback tackled in endzone
Calvary — Jones 5-yard run (Kim kick)
Third quarter
Calvary — Raheem Williams 22-yard run (kick failed))
Calvary — Matthew Gibson 4-yard run (Miles Holland kick).
Records: Calvary Day 10–1; Westminster 3–8.
GHSA second round: Calvary Day (10–1) at Greater Atlanta Christian (8–3), Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m.
Photos courtesy of Calvary Day School Athletics and Communications Department
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