Colonels take command at Model, 55-14

August 23, 2025

The Cass Colonels (1-1) delivered a commanding performance Friday night, scoring on every possession to crush the Model Blue Devils (0-2) 55-14 in a high school football showdown that showcased the brilliance of Mississippi State commit Brodie McWhorter.

McWhorter was nearly unstoppable, throwing for just under 300 yards and four touchdowns while adding a rushing score. His precision, poise, and the offensive line’s protection set the tone early, as Cass built an insurmountable 42-7 lead by halftime, leading to a running-clock second half.

The Colonels struck first with 5:54 left in the first quarter when McWhorter capped an 8-play, 59-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown keeper on a read-option play, scampering untouched into the end zone. Anthony Quijado’s extra point made it 7-0. Moments later, an interception by Naz Fleurine handed Cass the ball back, and McWhorter wasted no time, firing a 9-yard touchdown pass to Kennesaw State commit, Chase Tatum, with 5:16 remaining in the quarter. That pushed the lead to 14-0.

Cass kept the pressure on as Jerome Sanders powered in a 1-yard touchdown run, set up by his own 32-yard burst earlier in the six-play, 63-yard drive. The Colonels led 21-0 by the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter was all Cass, with McWhorter orchestrating a methodical 15-play, 76-yard drive that chewed up six minutes and ended with a 17-yard touchdown pass to Jah Anderson, making it 28-0 with 5:01 left in the half. McWhorter then showcased his arm strength, launching a 76-yard touchdown bomb to Anderson that traveled over 50 yards in the air, completing a one-play drive in mere seconds to push the score to 35-0 with 2:43 remaining. After a Model three-and-out, McWhorter connected with Elijah Slocum on a 63-yard touchdown pass, catch, and scamper, capping a two-play drive that gave Cass a 42-0 lead with 1:20 left in the half.

Model managed to get on the board just before halftime, as T.J. Walker led an efficient eight-play, 66-yard drive, hitting Chadon Woodley for a 17-yard touchdown pass on the final play of the half. The Blue Devils’ extra point made it 42-7 at the break.

With the game well in hand, the second half was played with a running clock. Cass freshman quarterback Noah Rogers took over for McWhorter in the third quarter and promptly led a seven-play, 60-yard drive, finishing it with a 5-yard touchdown run. Gideon Ramirez’s PAT extended the lead to 49-7 with 7:26 left in the quarter.

Model responded with a six-play, 53-yard drive, culminating in a 10-yard touchdown pass from Walker to Rance Cunningham as the third quarter expired. The PAT brought the score to 49-14.

In the fourth quarter, Cass finished off the victory with a methodical drive, as Rogers connected with Richard Fullwood for a 7-yard touchdown pass. The PAT attempt failed, setting the final score at 55-14.

"We played fast and physical with zero discipline, my guess is 15-plus penalties, which is unacceptable, and that falls on me and this coaching staff. I can promise you we will be more disciplined starting Monday," said Cass head coach Steve Gates on Saturday morning.

"Brodie was highly efficient in the passing game, and our RBs ran hard. The offensive line played physical and gave the QBs time to run through their progression. But again, way too many penalties, we had two TDs called back for holding, totally unacceptable," Gates added.

The Colonels' head coach continued his concerns from the contest. "The defense has to play more under control. It seems like we’re going for the social media big hit rather than making the tackle."

"We got a lot of young guys reps, which will hopefully help with the JV season starting next week," he concluded.

The Colonels will look to carry this momentum into their next matchup at Adairsville on Friday, while Model aims to rebound at Coosa.