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High school football: Cherokee Bluff dominates LaFayette to open Class 3A state playoffs

Cherokee Bluff's Charles Tolbert runs with the ball against LaFayette in the first round of the Class 3A state playoffs on Friday in Flowery Branch. Paul Sasso/ MV Photo Concepts

Cherokee Bluff — Cherokee Bluff's Charles Tolbert runs with the ball against LaFayette in the first round of the Class 3A state playoffs on Friday in Flowery Branch. Paul Sasso/ MV Photo Concepts

Cherokee Bluff's first postseason football game in school history was a resounding success.

Now, the Bears (10-1) are one of 16 teams left in the race for the state title in Class 3A.

On Friday, Jayquan Smith had a 5-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter and Eli Little added a 36-yard touchdown on a fumble return before the end of the game, resulting in a 35-7 victory against LaFayette.

Smith finished the game with three touchdown runs and 15 carries for 90 yards. His touchdown runs were for 12, 34 and 5 yards.

Eric Gohman added a 76-yard touchdown catch from quarterback Sebastian Irons.

With the win, Cherokee Bluff will host Carver-Atlanta in the second round on Dec. 3.

Carver-Atlanta beat Hart County 32-21 on Friday.

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