A swift beginning blazed a winning path for Athens during a 36-22 win over Johns Creek Mt. Pisgah Christian for a Georgia high school football victory on September 9.

Athens drew first blood by forging a 14-0 margin over Johns Creek Mt. Pisgah Christian after the first quarter.

The Spartans’ offense breathed fire in front for a 22-0 lead over the Patriots at the intermission.

Johns Creek Mt. Pisgah Christian battled back to make it 29-15 in the third quarter.

The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the fourth quarter.


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