Springfield Effingham County posted a narrow 24-19 win over Statesboro on Sept. 1 in Georgia football action.

Springfield Effingham County opened with a 3-0 advantage over Statesboro through the first quarter.

The Rebels registered a 17-7 advantage at intermission over the Blue Devils.

Springfield Effingham County jumped to a 24-13 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Rebels chalked up this decision in spite of the Blue Devils’ spirited final-quarter performance.

In recent action on Aug. 18, Springfield Effingham County faced off against Richmond Hill and Statesboro took on Brunswick Glynn on Aug. 18 at Brunswick Glynn Academy.

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