Cartersville sent Decatur Columbia home scoreless via a dominating defense in a 42-0 decision in a Georgia high school football matchup.

Cartersville darted in front of Decatur Columbia 14-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Hurricanes’ offense roared in front for a 35-0 lead over the Eagles at halftime.

Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren third quarter.

The Hurricanes hummed like a well-oiled machine through the final quarter, extending the lead with a 7-0 advantage in the frame.


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