In a commanding road performance Thursday night in Pooler, the Ware County Gators (Waycross, GA) rolled past the New Hampstead Phoenix 57-19 in Region 1-AAAA play.
🏈 Game Recap & Key Performers
The Gators jumped out to a 21-12 lead after the first quarter and steadily pulled away over the final three periods.
Scoring by Quarter
Quarter | Ware County | New Hampstead |
Q1 | 21 | 12 |
Q2 | 14 | 7 |
Q3 | 15 | 0 |
Q4 | 7 | 0 |
Final | 57 | 19 |
Ware’s offense piled up 430 total yards on the night - 253 rushing and 177 passing.
Tayshaun Franklin (Sr., RB) powered the ground game, rushing 15 times for 134 yards (8.9 avg) and 4 touchdowns.
Jamario Rice (Sr., WR/RB hybrid) was a dual threat, catching 5 passes for 119 yards (23.8 avg) with 1 touchdown.
Isaiah White (Jr., QB) completed 9 of 11 passes for 177 yards (19.7 avg) and 1 touchdown, finishing with a QB rating of 152.7.
Moomoo McKoy (So.) added 71 rushing yards on 10 carries and a rushing touchdown.
Justin Hampton (So.) chipped in with 31 rushing yards and a score.
The Gator defense held the Phoenix scoreless in the second half, locking down the victory.
📊 Season & Standings Impact
With the win, Ware County improves to 6-1 overall and 1-1 in region play. The Gators have now scored 284 points this season while allowing 113.
Meanwhile, New Hampstead falls to 1-6 overall and remains winless in Region 1-AAAA competition.
🔜 What’s Next for Ware County
9th Grade will travel to Tift County on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM.
JV will host Tift County on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM at beautiful Memorial Stadium in Waycross.
Varsity will enjoy an open week (no game on Oct. 10).
🎟️ Ticketing & Venue Policies
Ticket Price: $7.00 for general admission
Clear Bag Policy: In effect for home and neutral-site games
Parental Supervision: All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at games
Stadium: JV and other home contests are played at Ware County’s Memorial Stadium in Waycross
✅ Final Thoughts
Thursday’s matchup in Pooler was a great victory for the Gators. Ware County’s offense clicked on all cylinders - with multiple contributors in both the rushing and passing games - while the defense shut down New Hampstead in the second half. With momentum building and a bye week ahead, Ware is looking to make a strong push in Region 1-AAAA play.
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Photos: 10/2/2025: Ware @ New Hampstead
