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Marietta Kell jumps in front fast to dismiss Marietta Pope in convincing tilt

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By Sports Bot
Sept 3, 2022

Marietta Kell scored early and continued the onslaught to prevail in a 56-14 win over Marietta Pope in Georgia high school football action on September 2.

Marietta Kell moved in front of Marietta Pope 15-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Longhorns’ offense roared in front for a 43-0 lead over the Greyhounds at halftime.

Neither defense permitted points in the third quarter.

The Greyhounds closed the lead with a 14-13 margin in the fourth quarter.

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