Friday, September 5, 2025, marks a high-stakes rematch as the Ware County Gators head to Bear Stadium in Jacksonville, FL, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM.
Go Gators!
Ware County Gators — 2024 Home Game vs. Bartram Trail: Ware County by the Numbers
Passing
Luke Hooks (Sr., QB): Completed 6 of 14 passes for 83 yards and a TD—good for a QB rating of 86.3.
Rushing
Gators piled up 286 rushing yards on 52 carries (5.5 avg.), including 31-yard long run.
Jamir Boyd (Jr., RB): 31 carries, 186 yards (6.0 avg.), 1 TD.
Tayshaun Franklin (Jr., RB/TE): 20 carries, 98 yards (4.9 avg.), 1 TD.
Luke Hooks also added 2 rushing yards on 1 carry.
Receiving
Gators’ receivers combined for 6 receptions, 83 yards, and 1 touchdown.
Cole Cox (Sr., WR): 3 catches, 40 yards.
Jamario Rice (Jr., WR): 1 catch, 40 yards and a TD.
All-Purpose Yards
Ware County Total: 369 all-purpose yards, led by:
Jamir Boyd with 186.
Tayshaun Franklin with 98.
Defense & Special Teams
Sacks: Gators logged 1.5 total sacks:
Jamar Birden (Sr., DE): 1.0 sack.
Kedar Jones (Sr., FS): 0.5 sack.
Interceptions: Ware County tallied 1 interception (Ej Mathusla, Sr.).
Punting: William Bates (Sr.) punted four times for 167 yards (41.8 avg.).
Scoring
Gators scored 6 touchdowns, amounting to 42 points.
Jamir Boyd: 3 rushing TDs.
Ej Mathusla: 1 TD (defensive).
Tayshaun Franklin: 1 rushing TD.
Jamario Rice: 1 receiving TD.
Special Teams:
William Bates also handled PATs—6 for 6.
Comparing Season Leaders (2024)
From season stats, Ware County players stood out statewide:
Jamir Boyd (Jr., RB): Team leader in rushing with 53.9 yards/game, and 12 total TDs.
Tayshaun Franklin (Jr., TE/WR): Strong second in rushing (49.3 ypg) and total TDs (8).
Jalondi O’hara (So., WR): Leading receiver with 45.1 receiving yards/game and 7 receiving TDs.
Luke Hooks (Sr., QB): Led in passing TDs with 21.
Walker Hudson (Jr., DL): Team-high 9.5 sacks; Ej Mathusla had most interceptions with 4.
Nick Simmons (Sr., MLB) recorded 8.3 tackles/game.
Game Preview: Ware County Gators vs Bartram Trail Bears — Friday, September 5, 2025
Location: Bear Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Tickets:
Online at gofan.co: $11.49
At the gate: $10.00
What to Watch
Can Jamir Boyd and Tayshaun Franklin recreate their monster ground game?
Will Jamario Rice spark the passing attack again?
Can the Gators’ defensive front deliver pressure like last year—especially in sacks and turnovers?
Will special teams play (punting, PATs) tilt field position in Ware’s favor?
Summary Table: Ware County vs. Bartram Trail (2024)
Category | Ware County Highlight |
Rushing (team) | 286 yards on 52 carries (5.5 avg.) |
Top Rushers | Boyd 186 yds, Franklin 98 yds |
Passing | Hooks: 6/14, 83 yds, 1 TD |
Receiving | 83 yards total; Rice TD; Cox with 40 yds |
All-Purpose Yards | 369 (Boyd 186, Franklin 98) |
Defense | 1.5 sacks (Birden, Jones); INT (Mathusla) |
Special Teams | Bates: 41.8 avg punting, 6/6 PATs |
Season Leaders (2024) | Boyd (rushing ypg, TDs), Franklin, Hooks, O’Hara, Hudson, Mathusla, Simmons |
Tickets (2025 Game) | $11.49 online, $10 at gate |
Kickoff (2025 Game) | 7:00 PM at Bear Stadium, Jacksonville |
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9/5/2025: Ware County @ Bartram Trail