The Bulloch Academy Gators were hoping for a chance to go back-to-back after a 2024 state championship but Friday at Gator Alley those chances were dashed as they fell to George Walton 27-17.

The Bulldogs came into the game with a 10-0 record winning primarily by running the ball. Friday, they beat the Gators through the air and did it in tough situations. George Walton scored their first touchdown on a third down and 26, their second on third 12 and their fourth score was a 28-yard touchdown on fourth and 6.

“You have to tip your hat to George Walton as they played a great game,” said coach Aaron Phillips. “We had some opportunities and we didn’t capitalize. We had them in third and fourth and long and we allowed them to convert and that will get you beat. When you have them in third an

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