Credit: Stan Awtrey
Credit: Stan Awtrey
By Score Atlanta
Class AAA
Elbert County 24, Hart County 14
How the game was won: Elbert County jumped on Hart County 12-0 in the first quarter en route to a road victory. Hart County pulled within 12-7 in the second quarter and within 24-14 with its second touchdown in the third quarter, but the home team could get no closer. A scoreless final frame of play helped the Blue Devils hold on for victory.
Top performers: Star quarterback Mecole Hardman set the tone early for Elbert County with two first-quarter rushing touchdowns. ... Ereon Teasley returned an interception for a touchdown as the first-half clock expired to give Elbert County an 18-7 advantage at the intermission. ... Tra Barnett capped off the scoring with a touchdown run for the Blue Devils. ... Hart County got scores on the ground from Trae Stowers and O'Neal Anderson.
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