Bowdon finally found a way to top Ellaville Schley County 35-31 at Bowdon High on Dec. 1 in Georgia football action.

Neither defense permitted points in the first quarter.

The Wildcats had a 17-14 edge on the Red Devils at the beginning of the third quarter.

Bowdon broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 28-24 lead over Ellaville Schley County.

Both teams scored evenly in the fourth quarter to make it 35-31.

Last season, Bowdon and Ellaville Schley County faced off on Dec. 8, 2022 at Bowdon High School.

In recent action on Nov. 17, Bowdon faced off against Greensboro Greene County and Ellaville Schley County took on Lincolnton Lincoln County on Nov. 17 at Ellaville Schley County High School.

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