Everybody wants to rule the world or the scoreboard. Carrollton did exactly that with a 56-28 win against Powder Springs Hillgrove in a Georgia high school football matchup on September 23.

The first quarter gave Carrollton a 28-7 lead over Powder Springs Hillgrove.

The Trojans fought to a 35-14 intermission margin at the Hawks’ expense.

Carrollton and Powder Springs Hillgrove each scored in the third quarter.

The Trojans avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 14-7 stretch over the fourth quarter.

In recent action on September 9, Carrollton faced off against Villa Rica and Powder Springs Hillgrove took on Acworth Allatoona on September 9 at Acworth Allatoona High School. For a full recap, click here.


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