Blackshear Pierce County survives taut tilt with Lyons Toombs County

Friday’s outing turned into an endurance test that Blackshear Pierce County passed in a 31-28 victory at Lyons Toombs County’s expense in a Georgia high school football matchup on October 14.

Lyons Toombs County started on steady ground by forging a 7-0 lead over Blackshear Pierce County at the end of the first quarter.

The Bears’ offense moved in front for a 21-14 lead over the Bulldogs at the intermission.

Lyons Toombs County responded in the third quarter by cutting the margin to 31-28.

The scoreboard was in hibernation in the final quarter, with neither team scoring.

In recent action on October 3, Blackshear Pierce County faced off against Baxley Appling County and Lyons Toombs County took on Nahunta Brantley County on September 30 at Nahunta Brantley County High School. Click here for a recap

This news brief was powered by ScoreStream and Lede AI using automation technology. To see more game results from your favorite high school team, download the ScoreStream app and start scoring your local games. Also, for statewide results and expert analysis of sports coverage across Georgia, sign up for our free newsletter Sports Daily and follow AJC's high school sports coverage.

After catching Jerry Mack’s eye early, he’s become key to KSU’s success

Watching a clip of Christian Moss made Jerry Moss interested in pursuing a coaching job at Kennesaw.

Undefeated first-year coach Jarvis Jones ‘grateful’ for return to alma mater

Former UGA All-American Jarvis Jones has Carver-Columbus 9-0 in his first season coaching at the school he helped lead to a state championship in 2007.

Braves, Delaware North extend food and beverage deal for another decade

Braves say they and Delaware North will continue to ‘invest in operational enhancements and fan-facing amenities throughout the ballpark.’

The Latest

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Atlanta TV sports listings

Undefeated first-year coach Jarvis Jones ‘grateful’ for return to alma mater

After catching Jerry Mack’s eye early, he’s become key to KSU’s success

Featured

Credit: Photo by Austin Kaseman

Gilded Age tycoons built Jekyll’s doomed golf course. It’s been resurrected.

Jekyll Island's historic golf course, Great Dunes, was designed by Walter Travis in the Gilded Age. It reopens Nov. 1 on Georgia's coast after a painstaking restoration.

Embattled Fulton judge sued over woman’s ‘illegal’ jailing

While facing possible removal from the bench, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shermela Williams has been sued by a young woman she jailed during a divorce hearing.

KEN SUGIURA

A miserable loss leaves even less reason to believe in Falcons, Morris

Falcons coach Raheem Morris was accountable for the team's failures after a 34-10 loss to Miami, but that isn't enough if this team wants to make the postseason.