Adairsville’s speedy start jolts Lafayette
Adairsville shot out of the gate and remained in front to doom Lafayette 49-7 in a Georgia high school football matchup.
Adairsville opened with a 14-0 advantage over Lafayette through the first quarter.
The Tigers registered a 35-0 advantage at intermission over the Ramblers.
Adairsville charged to a 42-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the final quarter.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Lafayette faced off against Ringgold and Adairsville took on Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe on Sept. 16 at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School.
Atlanta Lovett flexes stout defense to thwart Locust Grove Luella
Defense dominated as Atlanta Lovett pitched a 15-0 shutout of Locust Grove Luella on Sept. 30 in Georgia football action.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Atlanta Lovett faced off against McDonough.
Atlanta Therrell passes stress test against Atlanta Washington
Atlanta Therrell notched a win on the victory belt after defeating Atlanta Washington 20-3 in Georgia high school football action on Sept. 30.
The last time Atlanta Washington and Atlanta Therrell played in a 20-6 game on Oct. 9, 2021.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Atlanta Therrell faced off against Kennesaw North Cobb Christian.
Tough tussle: Bowdon breaks free from Alpharetta St. Francis
Mighty close, mighty fine, Bowdon wore a victory shine after clipping Alpharetta St. Francis 23-18 in Georgia high school football on Sept. 30.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the first quarter.
The Red Devils fought to a 14-6 halftime margin at the Knights’ expense.
Bowdon roared to a 23-6 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Knights narrowed the gap 12-0 in the fourth quarter but it was too little, too late.
Recently on Sept. 16, Alpharetta St Francis squared off with Hartwell Hart County in a football game.
Buena Vista Marion County chalks up convincing victory over Talbotton Central
Buena Vista Marion County played the role of Thor, dropping its hammer on Talbotton Central during a 66-2 beating in a Georgia high school football matchup.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Buena Vista Marion County faced off against Manchester and Talbotton Central took on Ellaville Schley County on Sept. 16 at Ellaville Schley County High School.
Buford cancels check from Suwanee Collins Hill
Buford put its nose to the grindstone and turned back Suwanee Collins Hill in a 23-3 decision in a Georgia high school football matchup.
Buford opened with a 7-3 advantage over Suwanee Collins Hill through the first quarter.
The Wolves registered a 10-3 advantage at intermission over the Screaming Eagles.
Buford jumped to a 17-3 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Wolves put a bow on this victory with a strong final-quarter kick, outpointing the Screaming Eagles 6-0 in the last stanza.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Buford faced off against Atlanta Carver and Suwanee Collins Hill took on Tyrone Sandy Creek on Sept. 16 at Tyrone Sandy Creek High School.
Calhoun Sonoraville shuts off the power on Tunnel Hill Northwest
Calhoun Sonoraville showed top form to dominate Tunnel Hill Northwest during a 42-20 victory for a Georgia high school football victory on Sept. 30.
The Phoenix fought to a 22-20 intermission margin at the Bruins’ expense.
Calhoun Sonoraville stormed to a 42-20 lead heading into the final quarter.
Both offenses were stymied without points on either side in the first and fourth quarters.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Calhoun Sonoraville faced off against Calhoun and Tunnel Hill Northwest took on Rome Darlington on Sept. 16 at Rome Darlington High School.
Zoom: Cedartown leaves Carrollton Central in its wake
An array of elements led to a knockout performance as Cedartown turned out the lights on Carrollton Central 39-7 for a Georgia high school football victory on Sept. 30.
Cedartown opened with a 6-0 advantage over Carrollton Central through the first quarter.
The Bulldogs’ offense darted in front for a 19-7 lead over the Lions at halftime.
Cedartown struck to a 33-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
There was no room for doubt as the Bulldogs added to their advantage with a 6-0 margin in the closing period.
The last time Cedartown and Carrollton Central played in a 34-7 game on Oct. 29, 2021.
Recently on Sept. 16, Carrollton Central squared off with Newnan Northgate in a football game.
Ministry of defense: Chatsworth North Murray blanks Chatsworth Murray County
Wrought-iron defense was the order of the day when Chatsworth North Murray stopped Chatsworth Murray County to the tune of a 49-0 shutout for a Georgia high school football victory on Sept. 30.
Last season, Chatsworth North Murray and Chatsworth Murray County squared off on Oct. 22, 2021 at Chatsworth Murray County High School.
Recently on Sept. 16, Chatsworth Murray County squared off with Summerville Chattooga in a football game.
Powerhouse performance: Columbus Carver roars to big win over Columbus
Everybody wants to rule the world or the scoreboard. Columbus Carver did exactly that with a 45-7 win against Columbus in Georgia high school football action on Sept. 30.
Columbus Carver opened with a 12-7 advantage over Columbus through the first quarter.
The Tigers opened a mammoth 24-7 gap over the Blue Devils at halftime.
Columbus Carver breathed fire to a 39-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Tigers’ train of momentum chugged along the fourth-quarter tracks with a 6-0 points differential.
In recent action on Sept. 22, Columbus Carver faced off against Atlanta Hapeville Charter and Columbus took on Columbus Shaw on Sept. 16 at Columbus Shaw High School.
Conyers Peachtree gives McDonough New Creation Christian the business
Conyers Peachtree’s offense erupted in a dazzling display to dominate McDonough New Creation Christian 44-20 during this Georgia football game.
The Panthers opened a huge 30-0 gap over the Crusaders at the intermission.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the first and third quarters, as neither squad scored.
The Crusaders enjoyed a 20-14 edge in the final quarter, yet the result was already decided.
No scoring allowed: Dalton Christian Heritage pushes past Antioch Ezell-Harding Christian
No worries, Dalton Christian Heritage’s defense took care of business on Friday, keying a 70-0 shutout of Antioch Ezell-Harding Christian on Sept. 30 in Georgia football.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Dalton Christian Heritage faced off against Jasper Pickens County.
Dalton Coahulla Creek rolls like thunder over Chickamauga Gordon Lee
Dalton Coahulla Creek painted a masterpiece of offensive football all over the canvas of Chickamauga Gordon Lee’s defense for a 37-16 win during this Georgia football game.
Dalton Coahulla Creek opened with a 7-3 advantage over Chickamauga Gordon Lee through the first quarter.
The Colts opened a tight 17-3 gap over the Trojans at halftime.
Both teams were shutout in the third quarter.
The clock was the only thing that stopped the Colts, who enjoyed the upper hand in a 20-13 final quarter, too.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Dalton Coahulla Creek faced off against Rossville Ridgeland and Chickamauga Gordon Lee took on Bremen on Sept. 16 at Chickamauga Gordon Lee High School.
Decatur mauls Tucker in strong effort
Decatur’s offense erupted in a dazzling display to dominate Tucker 53-28 at Decatur High on Sept. 30 in Georgia football action.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Decatur faced off against Snellville South Gwinnett and Tucker took on Powder Springs McEachern on Sept. 16 at Powder Springs McEachern High School.
Douglasville Douglas County trips Douglasville New Manchester in tenacious tussle
Douglasville Douglas County could finally catch its breath after a close call against Douglasville New Manchester in a 10-6 victory in a Georgia high school football matchup.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Douglasville New Manchester faced off against Fairburn Langston Hughes and Douglasville Douglas County took on Douglasville Alexander on Sept. 16 at Douglasville Douglas County High School.
Dublin Trinity Christian hustles by Pinehurst Fullington
Dublin Trinity Christian charged Pinehurst Fullington and collected a 56-42 victory in a Georgia high school football matchup on Sept. 30.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Dublin Trinity Christian faced off against McDonough Creekside.
Fairburn Langston Hughes mows down Douglasville Alexander
Fairburn Langston Hughes played the role of Thor, dropping its hammer on Douglasville Alexander during a 40-7 beating during this Georgia football game.
The Panthers’ offense charged in front for a 21-0 lead over the Cougars at halftime.
Defense put both offenses in a deep slumber in the first and third quarters, with no one scoring.
The Panthers put a bow on this victory with a strong fourth-quarter kick, outpointing the Cougars 19-7 in the last stanza.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Douglasville Alexander faced off against Douglasville Douglas County and Fairburn Langston Hughes took on Douglasville New Manchester on Sept. 16 at Fairburn Langston Hughes.
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe’s convoy passes Rossville Ridgeland
Saddled up and ready to go, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe spurred past Rossville Ridgeland 30-10 on Sept. 30 in Georgia football action.
The two teams dueled to an even start, with Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe and Rossville Ridgeland settling for a 10-10 first-quarter knot.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the second and third quarters, as neither squad scored.
The Warriors put a bow on this victory with a strong fourth-quarter kick, outpointing the Panthers 20-0 in the last stanza.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Rossville Ridgeland faced off against Dalton Coahulla Creek and Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe took on Adairsville on Sept. 16 at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School.
Gainesville shrugs off deficit to defeat Buford Lanier
Gainesville shook off a slow start and pulled away for a 42-14 win over Buford Lanier in a Georgia high school football matchup.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Buford Lanier faced off against Lawrenceville Mountain View and Gainesville took on Winder Apalachee on Sept. 16 at Winder Apalachee High School.
Greenville severs Butler Taylor County’s hopes
Greenville collected a solid win over Butler Taylor County in a 26-7 verdict in a Georgia high school football matchup on Sept. 30.
The last time Greenville and Butler Taylor County played in a 30-14 game on Sept. 17, 2021.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Butler Taylor County faced off against Cusseta Chattahoochee County and Greenville took on Montezuma Macon County on Sept. 16 at Greenville High School.
Gooseggs: Griffin Spalding hands Griffin a shutout
Griffin Spalding’s defense kept Griffin under wraps and off the scoreboard in a 32-0 decision on Sept. 30 in Georgia football.
Johns Creek Mt. Pisgah Christian unloads on Carrollton Mt. Zion
Johns Creek Mt. Pisgah Christian put on an offensive clinic to extinguish Carrollton Mt. Zion for a 49-27 victory in a Georgia high school football matchup on Sept. 30.
Neither squad could muster points in the first quarter.
The Patriots opened a small 14-7 gap over the Eagles at the intermission.
Both teams scored evenly in the third quarter to make it 21-14.
The Patriots put a bow on this victory with a strong final-quarter kick, outpointing the Eagles 28-13 in the last stanza.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Carrollton Mt Zion faced off against Columbus Brookstone.
Halt: Lithia Springs pushes the mute button on Villa Rica’s offense
Lithia Springs’ defense kept Villa Rica under wraps and off the scoreboard in a 24-0 decision at Lithia Springs High on Sept. 30 in Georgia football action.
Lithia Springs drew first blood by forging a 3-0 margin over Villa Rica after the first quarter.
The Lions opened a massive 17-0 gap over the Wildcats at halftime.
Lithia Springs charged to a 24-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Last season, Villa Rica and Lithia Springs faced off on Oct. 15, 2021 at Lithia Springs High School.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Lithia Springs faced off against Fairburn Creekside and Villa Rica took on East Point Tri-Cities on Sept. 16 at Villa Rica High School.
Lumpkin Stewart County uses explosive start to detonate Montgomery Success Unlimited
Lumpkin Stewart County took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Montgomery Success Unlimited 54-22 in an Alabama high school football matchup.
Mableton Whitefield hustles by Columbus Brookstone
Mableton Whitefield grabbed a 24-7 victory at the expense of Columbus Brookstone for a Georgia high school football victory at Columbus Brookstone High.
Mableton Whitefield opened with a 7-0 advantage over Columbus Brookstone through the first quarter.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the second quarter, as neither squad scored.
Mableton Whitefield jumped to a 10-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The clock was the only thing that stopped the Wolfpack, who enjoyed the upper hand in a 14-7 fourth quarter, too.
The last time Columbus Brookstone and Mableton Whitefield played in a 14-10 game on Nov. 13, 2021.
Recently on Sept. 16, Columbus Brookstone squared off with Carrollton Mt Zion in a football game.
Nahunta Brantley County rides quick start to gallop by Lyons Toombs County
Nahunta Brantley County made a quick edge stand up in a 24-15 victory against Lyons Toombs County in Georgia high school football on Sept. 30.
The first quarter gave Nahunta Brantley County a 24-13 lead over Lyons Toombs County.
Neither defense permitted points in the second and third quarters.
The Bulldogs rallied in the final quarter, but the Herons skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.
Recently on Sept. 16, Lyons Toombs County squared off with Soperton Treutlen in a football game.
Peachtree City Mcintosh edges Franklin Heard County in tough test
Peachtree City Mcintosh walked the high-wire before edging Franklin Heard County 35-34 on Sept. 30 in Georgia football.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Peachtree City Mcintosh faced off against Fairburn Landmark Christian and Franklin Heard County took on Tiger Rabun County on Sept. 16 at Franklin Heard County High School.
No scoring allowed: Portal pushes past Hephzibah Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics
Portal’s impenetrable defense prompted a 1-0 blanking of Hephzibah Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics at Portal High on Sept. 30 in Georgia football action.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Portal faced off against Pembroke Bryan County and Hephzibah Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics took on Roberta Crawford County on Sept. 16 at Roberta Crawford County High School.
Ringgold responds to adversity to stop Bremen
Ringgold fought back from a slow start and rolled to 35-14 win over Bremen in a Georgia high school football matchup on Sept. 30.
Bremen showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-0 advantage over Ringgold as the first quarter ended.
The Tigers’ offense darted in front for a 14-7 lead over the Blue Devils at halftime.
Ringgold struck to a 28-7 lead heading into the final quarter.
The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the final quarter.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Ringgold faced off against Lafayette and Bremen took on Chickamauga Gordon Lee on Sept. 16 at Chickamauga Gordon Lee High School.
Vice-grip defense fuels Sandersville Brentwood’s win over Warrenton Briarwood
Fans of old-fashioned defense were treated to a masterful performance Friday when Sandersville Brentwood bottled Warrenton Briarwood 21-0 during this Georgia football game.
Recently on Sept. 16, Warrenton Briarwood squared off with Eatonton Gatewood in a football game.
Halt: Sharpsburg Trinity Christian refuses to yield to Fayetteville Starrs Mill
No scoring allowed. That was the mantra Sharpsburg Trinity Christian followed in snuffing Fayetteville Starrs Mill’s offense 3-0 in Georgia high school football action on Sept. 30.
Both teams were blanked in the first, second and third quarters.
The clock was the only thing that stopped the Lions, who enjoyed the upper hand in a 3-0 fourth quarter, too.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Sharpsburg Trinity Christian faced off against Riverdale and Fayetteville Starrs Mill took on LaGrange on Sept. 16 at LaGrange High School.
Take a seat: Suwanee North Gwinnett owns Norcross Meadowcreek in huge victory
It would have taken a herculean effort for Norcross Meadowcreek to claim this one, and Suwanee North Gwinnett wouldn’t allow that in a 67-41 decision for a Georgia high school football victory at Suwanee North Gwinnett High.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Suwanee North Gwinnett faced off against Duluth.
Trion takes a toll on Trenton Dade County
Riding a wave of production, Trion surfed over Trenton Dade County 39-21 at Trion High on Sept. 30 in Georgia football action.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Trion faced off against Rome Model and Trenton Dade County took on Bryson City Swain County on Sept. 16 at Bryson City Swain County High School.
Point of emphasis: Vienna Dooly County posts stop sign on Alamo Wheeler County’s offense
No points allowed and no problems permitted for Vienna Dooly County as it controlled Alamo Wheeler County’s offense 47-0 in a sterling defensive showcase on Sept. 30 in Georgia football.
The last time Vienna Dooly County and Alamo Wheeler County played in a 16-14 game on Sept. 17, 2021.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Alamo Wheeler County faced off against Claxton.
Warrenton Warren County engineers impressive victory over Washington-Wilkes
Warrenton Warren County ignored the “slow and steady wins the race” mantra, overpowering Washington-Wilkes 45-14 in a Georgia high school football matchup on Sept. 30.
The last time Washington-Wilkes and Warrenton Warren County played in a 36-14 game on Sept. 10, 2021.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Warrenton Warren County faced off against Sparta Hancock Central and Washington-Wilkes took on Elberton Elbert County on Sept. 16 at Washington-Wilkes High School.
Woodstock Cherokee Christian outduels Greensboro Lake Oconee in competitive clash
Woodstock Cherokee Christian charged Greensboro Lake Oconee and collected a 34-14 victory in Georgia high school football action on Sept. 30.
In recent action on Sept. 16, Greensboro Lake Oconee faced off against Monticello Jasper County.
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