Columbus Carver rallied from behind to knock off Cordele Crisp County for a 30-20 verdict in a Georgia high school football matchup on October 14.

The start wasn’t the problem for Cordele Crisp County, as it began with a 7-6 edge over Columbus Carver through the end of the first quarter.

Through the early stages of the affair, the Cougars controlled the pace, taking a 14-6 lead into halftime.

Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with Columbus Carver and Cordele Crisp County locked in a 14-14 stalemate.

The Tigers put a bow on this victory with a strong final-quarter kick, outpointing the Cougars 16-6 in the last stanza.

In recent action on September 30, Columbus Carver faced off against Columbus and Cordele Crisp County took on Albany Dougherty on October 1 at Albany Dougherty High School. Click here for a recap


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