Sure, Da Vinci could’ve painted Mona Lisa’s smile a bit brighter. But why tamper with near-perfection? The same could be said with Central Daniel’s performance in a 38-17 destruction of Hartwell Hart County on September 9 in South Carolina football action.

Central Daniel drew first blood by forging a 21-0 margin over Hartwell Hart County after the first quarter.

The Lions opened a huge 28-3 gap over the Bulldogs at halftime.

The scene changed momentarily in the third quarter when Hartwell Hart County got within 38-17.

The scoreboard was in hibernation in the final quarter, with neither team scoring.


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