Bowdon edges Alpharetta St. Francis in tough test

With little to no wiggle room, Bowdon nosed past Alpharetta St. Francis 23-18 in Georgia high school football on September 30.

Both teams were shutout in the first quarter.

The Red Devils registered a 14-6 advantage at halftime over the Knights.

Bowdon pulled to a 23-6 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Knights outpointed the Red Devils 12-0 in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough to close the gap.

Recently on September 16, Alpharetta St Francis squared off with Hartwell Hart County in a football game . For a full recap, click here.

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