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Blank check: Rome writes off Lithonia with nothing but zeroes

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By Sports Bot
Aug 27, 2022

Rome played judge, jury and executioner in ruling a 49-0 verdict over Lithonia on August 26 in Georgia football.

Rome moved in front of Lithonia 14-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Wolves registered a 35-0 advantage at halftime over the Bulldogs.

Rome thundered to a 49-0 lead heading into the final quarter.

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

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