McAdory forced five turnovers, including two in the first-half that led to touchdowns, and ran away with a 30-9 home victory Thursday night.

McAdory quarterback Jacob Clopton threw touchdown passes of 56, 33 and 17 yards and added a 1-yard touchdown run as the Yellow Jackets led 30-3 at halftime.

“We came out and executed the way we needed on offense,” McAdory coach Aryvia Holmes said. “We made some plays we haven’t been making this season. We were in good field position most of the night.”

McAdory’s Ladedric Taylor intercepted a pass early in the second quarter, and Clopton followed with a 56-yard touchdown pass to Erin Billingsley for a 14-3 lead. Then, Joel Nelson caused a Calera fumble, which led to Clopton’s 17-yard touchdown pass to Jacorey Whitted with 1:04 to go before halftime.

The Yellow Jackets (6-4) have won two of their last three games heading into the first round of the 6A playoffs next week. Calera (4-6) has lost two straight games heading into the playoffs.

Did you know?: McAdory compiled a 5-0 record at home this season, winning every game by double digits.

Coachspeak: “It’s a one-game season entering the playoffs now. We have to show up every play and make the plays like we did tonight.” – Holmes

“We didn’t get off the bus. McAdory came out and played good football. We just couldn’t execute our game plan on offense. I have to do a better job of getting the kids prepared to play.” – Calera coach Jason Hamlin

Stat sheet: Clopton completed 7-of-11 passes for 140 yards and added a 1-yard TD run. … Whitted led McAdory with three catches for 62 yards. … Tavaris Cole caught a 33-yard TD from Clopton. … Amari Brundidge scored on an 8-yard run in the fourth quarter for Calera’s only touchdown. … Calera’s Cameron Rutledge also kicked a 27-yard field goal.

He said it: “We have a chance to go a long way if we execute on offense and the defense plays like it did tonight.” — Clopton

By the numbers: McAdory finished with 232 yards of total offense, and Calera had 222. … Calera lost three fumbles and threw two interceptions.

What’s next?: McAdory plays at Homewood next week, and Calera plays at Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa.