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By Score Atlanta

Class AAA

Franklin County 29, Lumpkin County 8

How the game was won: Franklin County scored four rushing touchdowns to race past the Indians and remain undefeated in Region 7. Lumpkin County had its chance after cutting the lead to six points when Zach Matthews recovered a fumble on the Indians' 37-yardline with 5:37 remaining in regulation, but at the 3:58 mark Lumpkin County would fumble the ball right back, leading to a Bud Woods touchdown run 51 seconds later to extend the lead to 22-8.

Top Performers: Eshun Hill and Conner Williams both scored on the ground to take a 14-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter. …Zach Matthews of Lumpkin County scored on a 4-yard run and Cal Thrailkill converted on a 2-point conversion to bring the lead to 14-8 with 6:34 left in the fourth. …Bud Woods scored at the 3:07 mark of the fourth and Tyrique David sprinted 81 yards for the dagger with 45 seconds left.

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