Bloomingdale New Hampstead posted a narrow 34-28 win over Waynesboro Burke County in Georgia high school football action on Oct. 26.

Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 7-7 duel in the first quarter.

Both teams needed to regroup after dueling to a 14-14 standoff at the end of the second quarter.

The scoreboard showed Waynesboro Burke County with a 21-20 lead over Bloomingdale New Hampstead heading into the third quarter.

It took a 14-7 rally, but the Phoenix were up to the task, grabbing the lead for good in the fourth quarter.

In recent action on Oct. 13, Bloomingdale New Hampstead faced off against Jesup Wayne County and Waynesboro Burke County took on Savannah Islands on Oct. 13 at Savannah Islands High School.

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


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