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


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