Quarterfinal Cats: Dalton sets sights on Sweet Sixteen with win over Griffin

Dalton High School’s varsity Catamounts are set to return to Sweet Sixteen competition in the Georgia High School Association’s State Playoffs for the first time in three years thanks to a dominant victory over Griffin on Friday night. The Cats (9-2) defeated the visiting Bears (6-5) 52-19 at Harmon Field in the first round of the 5A classification’s playoffs. After beginning the evening trading turnovers on downs, Dalton was the first to contribute to the scoreboard when, during their second possession of the game, junior quarterback Caine Woods ran into the end zone for a 3-yard rushing touchdown on a keeper. The initial scoring play was made possible following a monster throw by Woods to junior receiver Akeem Cox from the Catamount 45 yard line to the Griffin 8. Following a successful Julian Villa extra point kick attempt, the Cats led 7-0.

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