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Villa Rica severs Newnan Northgate’s hopes

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By Sports Bot
Sept 3, 2022

Saddled up and ready to go, Villa Rica spurred past Newnan Northgate 29-17 on September 2 in Georgia football action.

Villa Rica drew first blood by forging a 7-0 margin over Newnan Northgate after the first quarter.

The Vikings showed some mettle by fighting back to a 14-10 halftime margin.

Newnan Northgate moved ahead of Villa Rica 17-14 to start the fourth quarter.

The Vikings had the advantage to start the final quarter, but the Wildcats won the session and the game with a 15-0 performance.

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