Athens Clarke Central topped Cumming South Forsyth in a 21-20 overtime thriller on Sept. 15 in Georgia football action.

The first quarter gave Athens Clarke Central a 7-3 lead over Cumming South Forsyth.

Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second quarter.

Cumming South Forsyth clawed to within 13-10 through the third quarter.

Nothing was decided in the fourth quarter, with the Gladiators and the War Eagles locked in a 13-13 stalemate.

Athens Clarke Central got the better of the first overtime-period scoring, finishing the game in style with an 8-7 edge.

Last season, Cumming South Forsyth and Athens Clarke Central faced off on Sept. 16, 2022 at Athens Clarke Central High School.

Recently on Sept. 1, Cumming South Forsyth squared off with Bogart North Oconee in a football game.

Check out our complete boys football roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action.


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