Burke County made a statement on Friday night, rolling into town and leaving with a convincing 44-0 shutout victory over Cross Creek.
Junior running back Talon Heath sparked the Bears’ offense early, breaking through the defense for a 5-yard touchdown run with just over three minutes left in the opening quarter. The momentum carried into the second quarter when senior back Rashad Carter powered across the goal line for another short score. Heath struck again midway through the half, punching in his second touchdown to stretch the lead to 21-0 at the break.
Any hopes of a Cross Creek comeback were dashed immediately after halftime. On the first play from scrimmage following the kickoff, Heath broke loose for a long touchdown run, putting Burke County firmly in control at 28-0. The Bears’ defense never let up, smothering the Razorbacks and preserving the shutout while the offense adding two more touchdowns.
With the victory, Burke County improves to 2-0 on the season and will face perennial power Benedictine at home next Friday. Cross Creek, now 1-1, looks to regroup when they host Baldwin in their next outing.
Cross Creek linebacker Ronaldo Jones (11) leads the Razorbacks onto the field before a football game against Burke County in Augusta, Ga., on Friday, August 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Cross Creek wide receiver Brandon Bowman (22) returns the opening kickoff before a football game against Burke County in Augusta, Ga., on Friday, August 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Cross Creek running back Karmani Bell (8) runs for yardage during the first quarter against Burke County in Augusta, Ga., on Friday, August 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Cross Creek quarterback Teon Robinson Jr. (13) runs the ball during the first quarter against Burke County in Augusta, Ga., on Friday, August 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Cross Creek quarterback Teon Robinson Jr. (13) runs the ball during the first quarter against Burke County in Augusta, Ga., on Friday, August 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Cross Creek quarterback Teon Robinson Jr. (13) throws a pass during the first quarter against Burke County in Augusta, Ga., on Friday, August 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Burke County wide receiver Rashad Carter (2) runs with the ball during first quarter against Cross Creek in Augusta, Ga., on Friday, August 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Cross Creek quarterback Teon Robinson Jr. (13) looks for a receiver during a game against Burke County in Augusta, Ga., on Friday, August 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Burke County quarterback Sean Vandiver (8) throws a pass during a game against Cross Creek in Augusta, Ga., on Friday, August 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Burke County receiver Landen Wright (21) runs for yardage against Cross Creek in Augusta, Ga., on Friday, August 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Burke County quarterback Sean Vandiver (8) turns to fake a handoff during a game against Cross Creek in Augusta, Ga., on Friday, August 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Cross Creek interceps a pass in the end zone during a game against Burke County in Augusta, Ga., on Friday, August 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Cross Creek quarterback Teon Robinson Jr. (13) runs for yardage during a game against Burke County in Augusta, Ga., on Friday, August 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Burke County running back Talon Heath (3) runs for a touchdown against Cross Creek in Augusta, Ga., on Friday, August 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Burke County running back Talon Heath (3) runs the ball against Cross Creek in Augusta, Ga., on Friday, August 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Burke County tight end Joshua Arroyo (19) blocks a defender during a game against Cross Creek in Augusta, Ga., on Friday, August 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Cross Creek quarterback Teon Robinson Jr. (13) punts the ball during a game against Burke County in Augusta, Ga., on Friday, August 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)
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