Things quickly got out of hand for Commerce (4-4, 0-4) on Friday night, as Athens Academy (7-0, 4-0) steamrolled the Tigers 45-7.
Athens Academy jumped out to an early lead, scoring two quick rushing touchdowns in the first quarter.
Things went from bad to worse for the Tigers, as they turned the ball over three times in the first half, allowing the Spartans to capitalize on field position.
Athens Academy rushed for two more touchdowns and kicked a 37-yard field goal, going up 31-0 at the half.
The Spartans added two more rushing touchdowns in the third quarter.
Commerce was finally able to get the ball in the end zone towards the end of the fourth quarter, when Terrick Ramsey ran in for seven.
Afterwards, the Spartans took a knee and sent the Tigers packing, 45-7.
Commerce will look to rebound when it hosts Hebron Christian Academy (1-5, 0-4) next Friday, Oct. 26 at 8:00 p.m.
I think that kids that want to play football will play football regardless whether they can celebrate or not.
It seems Commerce has just had a run of bad luck.