Valwood rally stops Lanier County
Lanier County’s advantage forced Valwood to dig down, but it did to earn a 24-14 win Friday in Georgia high school football on Aug. 2.
Lanier County started on steady ground by forging a 7-3 lead over Valwood at the end of the first quarter.
The Valiants’ offense moved in front for a 10-7 lead over the Bulldogs at halftime.
Valwood darted to a 24-14 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
Thomas County routs Lowndes County
Thomas County recorded a big victory over Lowndes County 31-10 in a Georgia high school football matchup on Aug. 2.
The Yellow Jackets opened a giant 28-3 gap over the Vikings at the intermission.
Lowndes clawed to within 31-10 through the third quarter.
Neither defense permitted points in the first and fourth quarters.
Valdosta takes advantage of early margin to defeat Cook County
Valdosta rushed to an early advantage and ran away for a 49-10 win over Cook County at Valdosta High on Aug. 2 in Georgia football action.
Valdosta opened with a 14-0 advantage over Cook County through the first quarter.
The Wildcats fought to a 28-3 halftime margin at the Hornets’ expense.
Valdosta roared to a 34-3 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Wildcats held on with a 15-7 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
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