Colquitt County Edges Valdosta in Thriller – 18-17
October 3, 2025 – Moultrie, GA
On October 3, 2025, under the lights at Tom White Field at Mack Tharpe Stadium, Colquitt County held on for a nail-biting 18-17 victory over Valdosta, earning a much-needed home win.
Game Recap
Valdosta struck early with a big passing play to open the scoring, but the Packers countered with a field goal to keep the game tight. The Wildcats extended their lead in the second quarter with a rushing touchdown, leaving Colquitt trailing into halftime.
At the break, the crowd enjoyed a special moment as the halftime show honored Colquitt’s legendary 2014–2015 back-to-back State Championship teams, who went a combined 30-0 during their historic run.
The third quarter brought the turning point. Colquitt delivered a hard-fought rushing touchdown to pull ahead 18-14, though the two-point attempt fell short. Valdosta responded with a field goal to pull within one, but their hopes for a comeback faded as Colquitt’s defense held strong in the final period, denying Valdosta on key drives in the closing minutes.
Standout Performances & Notes
- The final one-point margin underscored how evenly matched these long-time rivals were.
- Colquitt’s relentless defense and late-game execution proved decisive.
- With the win, the Packers improved to 5–2 on the season.
- Valdosta, now 6–1, returns home looking to regroup for the next matchup.
