Playing with a winning hand, Athens Christian trumped Macon Mt. de Sales 32-21 in a Georgia high school football matchup.

Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 7-7 duel in the first quarter.

The Eagles fought to a 19-14 intermission margin at the Cavaliers’ expense.

The tables turned a bit in the third quarter when Macon Mt. de Sales got within 25-21.

The clock was the only thing that stopped the Eagles, who enjoyed the upper hand in a 7-0 fourth quarter, too.

Recently on October 21, Athens Christian squared off with Tiger Rabun County in a football game. For a full recap, click here.


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