Roswell Overcomes Fast Start by Walton to Claim 32-20 Victory

Roswell overcame an early 14-point deficit and defeated Walton 32-20 on August 13 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Walton scored twice in the first quarter to take a 14-0 lead before Roswell responded with 18 points in the second quarter.

Jordan Peacock put Walton on the scoreboard first, scoring on a 74-yard touchdown run with 7:15 remaining in the opening quarter. Matt Manning converted the extra point to give Walton a 7-0 lead.

Peacock scored again with 3:49 remaining in the quarter, this time catching a 12-yard touchdown pass from Chris Peacock. Manning again converted the extra point, giving Walton a 14-0 advantage.

Roswell responded in the second quarter.

Jaxon Holly returned an interception 58 yards for a touchdown with 11:07 remaining in the quarter. Reilly Chambers converted the extra point, cutting Walton’s lead to 14-7.

Chambers then connected on a 27-yard field goal with 6:26 remaining, bringing Roswell within four points at 14-10.

Roswell took the lead with 1:52 remaining in the half when Jaden Allen scored on an 8-yard rushing touchdown. Matt Schletty ran for the two-point conversion, giving Roswell an 18-14 lead.

Roswell extended its advantage in the third quarter when Schletty scored on a 5-yard rushing touchdown with 9:09 remaining. Chambers converted the extra point, putting Roswell ahead 25-14.

Walton cut into the lead in the fourth quarter.

Chris Peacock scored on a 36-yard rushing touchdown with 4:28 remaining. Peacock also attempted the two-point conversion, but the attempt failed, leaving Roswell with a 25-20 lead.

Roswell answered with 50 seconds remaining when Schletty scored on a 2-yard rushing touchdown. Chambers converted the extra point to make the final score 32-20.

Schletty led Roswell’s rushing attack with 95 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries. Dre Coussey also rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries, including a 45-yard run. Jaden Allen finished with 49 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.

Roswell finished with 253 total offensive yards, including 199 rushing yards and 54 passing yards. The team recorded 16 first downs and averaged 4.3 yards per offensive play.

Matt Schletty completed 7 of 15 passes for 54 yards. Sean Smith led Roswell’s receiving totals with four catches for 25 yards.

Walton finished with 328 total offensive yards, including 175 rushing yards and 153 passing yards. Walton recorded 18 first downs.

Jordan Peacock was a major part of Walton’s offensive production. He rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown on one carry and caught seven passes for 76 yards and a touchdown. He also finished with 38 kickoff return yards.

Chris Peacock completed 13 of 24 passes for 153 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 57 yards and a touchdown on nine carries.

Walton’s offense averaged 5.4 yards per offensive play, while Roswell averaged 4.3.

Roswell recorded two interceptions for 58 yards, including Holly’s 58-yard interception return for a touchdown. The defense also recorded 12 tackles for loss totaling 28 yards.

Roswell held Walton scoreless in the second and third quarters before Walton’s fourth-quarter touchdown made it a five-point game. Roswell answered with Schletty’s late touchdown to secure the 32-20 victory.