War Eagle receiver Samron Brinson makes a diving catch for a touchdown in overtime.

It was a heartstopper of a game as the Chiles Timberwolves scored with 10 seconds on the clock to tie it and send it to overtime and the Wakulla War Eagles would win it on a 2-point play.

Wakulla Head Coach Scott Klees never hesitated to call going for 2, saying his team was tired and the Chiles running back, Tre’avis Jones, showed he was extremely talented.

While the Wakulla defense did a good job of containing him, Klees was worried about what Jones could do in overtime.

Klees also noted that there was a missed assignment on the 2-point play – a missed block – as quarterback Haden Klees was under pressure and somehow avoided a sack and got the ball out to an uncovered Xavier Blake on a screen.

On the night, Klees was 8 of 14 passing for 160 yards and two touchdowns. Plus he used his legs, rusing eight times for 68 yards.

Wakulla would go for a 2-point conversion and score on a screen pass to Xavier Blake for the 25-24 win over Chiles. Blake breaks one above.

Blake had a great game rushing for 202 yards and a touchdown. He had two long runs for touchdowns – 60 and 70 yards – called back on penalties that would have put him over 300 yards.

Receiver Samron Brinson had five catches for 104 yards and two touchdowns, including a diving catch in overtime to score.

On the defensive side of the ball, defensive lineman Cody Walker had nine tackles. Keshawn Dawkins had 10 tackles – six solo and four assists. And Jeremiah Thomas had 11 tackles – seven solo and four assists.

Klees said he was proud of the way the team played. “They could have hung their head, but the kids just fought and fought.”

There are things to work on after the first game and Klees is hopeful that the team keeps improving.

“I just want to say how proud I am of our team for how hard they fought and how hard they played.

GAME RECAP

Chiles took the opening kickoff and started at the 25.

Wakulla defense stops Chiles, force a punt. First play on offense, turnover to Chiles. Pass by Timberwolves is intercepted by Jeremiah Simmons at 9 to give Wakulla the ball back.

But Chiles forces a punt. and they take over at the Wakulla 40. Holding call by Chiles puts them back at midfield, then a big run down to 5 gives Timberwolves 1st and goal.

Chiles on the board first with a field goal. It’s 3-0 with 3:28 left in 1Q.

Pass from QB Haden Klees to receiver Samron Brinson falls incomplete. Coach Klees calls the exact same play for a touchdown. PAT good. Wakulla up 7-3 over Chiles with 31 seconds left in 1Q.

On the next series, Chiles drive stalls because of penalties - attempt a 47-yard field goal that drifts wide right. War Eagles take over at their 20 with less than 8 minutes left in half.

RB Xavier Blake for a long run and horse collar penalty adds 15, down to Chiles 29.

Wakulla goes for it on 4th down and 4, pass, ball batted down. Chiles takes over on downs.

Xavier Blake breaks a 55-yard run for a TD but it’s coming back on a holding call.Wakulla forced to punt.

Chiles 3 and out. Punt. Wakulla takes order around their own 30 with 56 seconds left in the half.

Xavier Blake takes it 80 yards for a score. Extra point good. Wakulla up 14-3 over Chiles with 34 seconds to halftime

Chiles moves the ball down to the Wakulla 30 and with 2 seconds left in the half attempt a 47-yard field goal. False start puts them back 5 yards. Kick is long enough but drifts left.

Halftime: Wakulla 14, Chiles 3.

Third quarter was scoreless – and the Wakulla defense had a big stop with Chiles having a 4th and 5 at the Wakulla 10.

In the fourth, Chiles RB breaks into open and scores a touchdown. PAT good. Wakulla lead cut to 14-10.

Big runs by Blake and Klees - War Eagles are into Chiles territory. Shoestring tackle of Bradley Kelly by Chiles saved a touchdown. 4th and 5 inside Chiles 20 with 2:51 left and Wakulla lines up to go for it. Timeout. Linville in try 35 yard field goal. It’s good. Wakulla up 17-10.

Kickoff into the end zone. Chiles at the 20 with 2:43 left. Pass complete to midfield for Chiles. Less than a minute left. Pass broken up by Wakulla defender. Then a sack by Todd Williams but there is a flag for facemask.

Touchdown pass by Chiles with 10 seconds left. Extra point ties it at 17. In overtime, each team gets the ball at the 10 yard line with four downs. Chiles won the toss and took possession first.

Chiles rush to 5. Next play touchdown. Extra point good. Chiles up 24-17. Haden Klees to the 3. Next play Blake is met in the backfield. Next Wakulla lines up to draw off the defense, they don’t jump. Timeout.

Samron Brinson makes a diving catch for a touchdown. Wakulla goes for 2 and the win - Klees screen pass for Blake for the score.

Wakulla wins in overtime, 25-24, over Chiles.

NEXT UP: GADSDEN

The Gadsden Jaguars have a phenomenal defense, Klees said. They are athletic and large. “You thought Chiles was big, Gadsden is gigantic. They have some unbelieveable athletes.” Among those are an extremely fast, very talented running back and an offensive lineman who is an FSU commit.

“Where they’re special is defense,” Klees said. “They have 11 guys who get to the ball.”