Close Encounter: Waynesboro Burke County nips Thomson 24-21

Olive Oil isn’t as slim as the win Waynesboro Burke County chalked up in tripping Thomson 24-21 in a Georgia high school football matchup on August 19.

The first quarter gave Waynesboro Burke County a 3-0 lead over Thomson.

The Bears’ offense moved in front for a 17-14 lead over the Bulldogs at the intermission.

Both teams scored evenly in the third quarter to make it 24-21.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

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