Decatur Columbia bests Athens

Decatur Columbia handled Athens 52-26 in an impressive showing for a Georgia high school football victory on Nov. 11.

The first quarter gave Decatur Columbia a 15-7 lead over Athens.

The Eagles fought to a 21-7 halftime margin at the Spartans’ expense.

Decatur Columbia jumped to a 33-13 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Eagles held on with a 19-13 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

In recent action on Nov. 3, Athens faced off against Commerce East Jackson.

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