Fairburn Langston Hughes overcomes Powder Springs McEachern’s lead to earn win 40-9

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Fairburn Langston Hughes dug deep and found enough juice for an inspirational 40-9 victory over Powder Springs McEachern for a Georgia high school football victory on Aug. 25.

Powder Springs McEachern authored a promising start, taking a 9-7 advantage over Fairburn Langston Hughes at the end of the first quarter.

The Panthers’ offense darted in front for a 14-9 lead over the Indians at the intermission.

Fairburn Langston Hughes breathed fire to a 27-9 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Panthers put a bow on this victory with a strong final-quarter kick, outpointing the Indians 13-0 in the last stanza.

The last time Fairburn Langston Hughes and Powder Springs McEachern played in a 47-21 game on Aug. 26, 2022.

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