The DeKalb Middle School Saints ended their regular season by sending a message to the rest of their conference, hammering Macon County 50-14 to complete a perfect regular season and perch themselves atop the conference as they host the opening round of the playoffs this Thursday.

“We need a lot of people to come out,” said Saints Head Coach Justin Poteete of the Thursday game which kicks off at 6 p.m. “The Thursday night goes to the championship game.”

The Saints finished with an unblemished 6-0 record by going on the road and dismantling Macon County in what was a key region game when it came to claiming the regular season conference championship.

The game itself was over by half-time as running back Colby Barnes kept his 100-yard streak intact and then some, galloping 224 yards on 15 carries for four touchdowns. His partner in crime, Josh May wasn’t going to be left out of the fun as he went 176 yards on 11 carries and three touchdowns. Ari White contributed 19 yards on six carries and Gabe Hollingsworth three yards on two carries in a game where the starters only played until half-time.

The Saints capped the regular season by outscoring their combined six opponents 224-58, shutting out Jackson County 42-0 and blowing out Upperman 62-6. They were also able to manhandle Smith County 34-8, challenged on the scoreboard in only two road games, beating Trousdale 20-16 and Avery Trace 16-14 in squeakers.

Their trip to the playoffs was the first goal set by Poteete at the beginning of the season. He now eyes the possibility of winning the conference championship if they can win the next two games. Their opponent for Thursday has not been set.