Carnesville Franklin County earns solid win over Pickens 28-11

Carnesville Franklin County grabbed a 28-11 victory at the expense of Pickens for a Georgia high school football victory on Aug. 25.

Both offenses were stymied without points on either side in the first and second quarters.

Carnesville Franklin County enjoyed a thin margin over Pickens with a 14-3 lead heading to the final quarter.

The Lions avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 14-8 stretch over the final quarter.

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