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Class AAAAA football playoff score
Cam Edwards
Mustangs running back Cam Edwards slogs through the mud for a big gain against the Greyhounds on Friday. - photo by Photo by Birk Herrath
Effingham Herald
Published: Nov 16, 2019, 6:21 AM

Class AAAAA first round

Friday at Gray

Jones County 26, South Effingham 13
Effingham County Pushes Late but Falls to Johnson at Home
Effingham County basketball
Nakera Hawkins drives to the basket for Effingham County during Saturday’s 53-45 loss to Johnson. (Mark Lastinger / Effingham Herald)
Updated: Nov 23, 2025, 5:26 PM
Published: Nov 23, 2025, 5:27 PM
 SPRINGFIELD, Ga. —Effingham County's Nakera Hawkins poured in 17 points and Shaunici Calhoun added 16, but the Rebels fell to visiting Johnson 53-45 on Saturday night.

Hawkins suffered a lower leg injury midway through the fourth quarter. Despite missing their leading scorer, ECHS cut into Johnson's lead before the Atomsmashers pulled away in the final minute.