Strong start sends Dallas North Paulding over Marietta

Dallas North Paulding took control early but had to hold on for a hard-fought 35-27 victory over upstart Marietta in Georgia high school football action on Nov. 3.

Dallas North Paulding opened with a 15-3 advantage over Marietta through the first quarter.

The Blue Devils trimmed the margin to make it 15-10 at the intermission.

Dallas North Paulding pulled to a 28-10 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Blue Devils outpointed the Wolfpack 17-7 in the final quarter, but it was not enough to close the gap.

The last time Dallas North Paulding and Marietta played in a 21-14 game on Nov. 4, 2022.

In recent action on Oct. 20, Dallas North Paulding faced off against Powder Springs McEachern.

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