Cartersville finally found a way to top Hiram 35-34 in a Georgia high school football matchup on Oct. 13.

Neither team dominated early as the two squads struggled evenly to a 7-7 tie through the first quarter.

Neither squad could claim an advantage as the scoreboard showed a 21-21 standstill heading to the third quarter.

Hiram had a 28-21 edge on Cartersville at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

The fourth quarter was decisive for the Hurricanes, as they climbed out of a hole with a 35-34 scoring margin.

Last season, Cartersville and Hiram squared off on Oct. 14, 2022 at Hiram High School.

In recent action on Sept. 29, Cartersville faced off against Calhoun and Hiram took on Dalton on Sept. 29 at Dalton High School.

Check out our complete boys football roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action.


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