CGTC football routs River City Prep 75-0 to open 2024 season

The Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Titans opened their football season on Saturday with a 75-0 win over River City Prep.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Titans opened their football season on Saturday with a 75-0 win over River City Prep out of Jacksonville, Florida.

According to a CGTC news release, running back Michael Caballero led the charge with 8 carries for 70 yards, while wide receiver Neico Sandifer made two big catches for 79 yards. Quarterback Nathan Miller passed for 137 yards. Jared Lawrence adding 64 more through the air.

On defense, the Titans got standout performances from Anton Evans, Chris Kore, and J’lonta “Slab” Jones. Nicholas Benton and E’sean Arnold each grabbed interceptions, with Arnold also scoring the team’s first defensive touchdown of the season.

CGTC’s football program, officially launched in 2024 as part of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), is one of the newest additions to the school’s growing athletics department. The college previously fielded a club football team, which went 13-0 and won the 2023 National Club Football Association (NCFA) championship against Ohio State.

“The addition of these athletic offerings further demonstrates our continued commitment to student engagement and well-being,”CGTC President Dr. Ivan Allen said in a previous statement.

The Titans play their home games at Atrium Health Field on the Warner Robins campus, a facility that debuted in 2023. The field is also home to CGTC’s men’s and women’s soccer teams, which are also part of the school’s push to provide more athletic opportunities for students.

CGTC (1-0) hosts Gordon State College Saturday at 1 p.m.