Winning wasn’t going to be easy in this matchup, but Atlanta Mt. Vernon still prevailed 27-14 against Carrollton Mt. Zion in a Georgia high school football matchup on October 7.

The Mustangs opened a tight 13-7 gap over the Eagles at halftime.

Both teams were shutout in the first and third quarters.

The Mustangs got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 14-7 edge.

In recent action on September 29, Atlanta Mt Vernon faced off against Elberton Elbert County and Carrollton Mt Zion took on Monticello Jasper County on September 23 at Carrollton Mt Zion High School. Click here for a recap


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