Canton Cherokee comes from behind to stop Kennesaw Mountain

Kennesaw Mountain tugged on Superman’s cape by taking a lead, only to feel the wrath of Krypton as Canton Cherokee rebounded for a 30-14 victory on Friday on November 4 in Georgia football action.

Kennesaw Mountain started on steady ground by forging a 14-7 lead over Canton Cherokee at the end of the first quarter.

The Warriors’ offense darted in front for a 17-14 lead over the Mustangs at halftime.

Both offenses were stymied without points on either side in the third quarter.

The Warriors put a bow on this victory with a strong final-quarter kick, outpointing the Mustangs 13-0 in the last stanza.

Recently on October 21, Canton Cherokee squared off with Marietta Walton in a football game. For a full recap, click here.

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